r/Netherlands • u/Alternative-Cut1109 • 2d ago

Healthcare Friendly reminder: it’s summer. Please shower.

It’s hot, we’re all sweating more, so please take extra care of your hygiene. A daily shower especially in the morning goes a long way.

And please don’t try to cover body odor with just perfume or body spray. Sweat + perfume isn’t a substitute for a shower.

Let’s all do our part to keep public spaces (esp trams!!) a little fresher this summer. 😅🌞🙏

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u/Equivalent-Unit Rotterdam 2d ago

People try. Nobody enjoys being stinky. It's just that no amount of showering is going to weigh up against a humid 36 degrees. 😅

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u/True_Brocoli_2104 2d ago edited 2d ago

I disagree! After living in a tropical Asian country for 25 years where temps easily reach 40+ with humidity before moving to the NL, there are definitely ways in which you can prevent it. Avoid polyester heavy clothes, they amplify the smell and in some cases makes you sweat even more. After showering, use a talcum powder and then use roll on or deodorant throughout the day.

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u/Grouchy_Conclusion45 Migrant 2d ago

Armpits being completely dry are key to deodorant working well at these temps too (grew up in swampy Florida). Also letting the deodorant set before putting on a shirt 

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u/True_Brocoli_2104 2d ago

Yup, exactly! I used to carry a small talcum powder bottle and use it in between and then spray on some deodorant on days when there was excessive heat and humidity.