I got a kick out of Weeks's soap post - especially with the simple-but-useful bar-melding technique that was shared. I used to just grind the last sliver down the drain with my foot like one would grate cheese. Whoops!
Naturally I thought I would see if I could coax everyone into sharing their morning/evening hygienic routines - those things that they've picked up that make things cheaper/easier/faster. What are your morning routine hacks? Here's three of mine:
I've discovered that a metal safety razor with replaceable double-sided blades nets me a closer shave than disposable plastic jobbies at about $60/year total cost, less cuts, and a faster shave. I also lather up with hand soap instead of specialized foam/gel/shaving soap. It's fast, easy, and blades are dirt cheap (100 for ~$25)
I also trim my beard in the shower before turning on the water, so that when I shower the stubble gets washed down the drain for easy clean-up. Been doing it for years and no clogs yet.
In my shower, I have installed a small soap shelf above the height of the showerhead, upon which I place a fresh bar of soap (in the box) to avoid the inevitable scenario where you step into a running shower to discover that the soap is gone, only to have to get out wet and grab one. Keeping it in the box means that when it gets used, one has to throw the box out of the shower - so it acts as reminder to put a new one up there when you get out - should your short-term memory be a nonexistant, like mine.
