Mini-Ep 173: Dry Hands, Wet Sinks

Wristband Hack

Listeners of the podcast shared an ingenious hack for preventing water from dripping down their arms while washing their faces: using sweat wristbands. Kate Spencer was surprised by the popularity of this tip, noting that many people use Terry cloth wristbands, similar to those worn by tennis players, to keep their arms dry during face washing 1. Doree Shafrir and Kate discussed the practicality of this method, with Kate expressing her intention to try it out herself. Another listener suggested wearing a robe to absorb water splashes, which Doree found amusing but practical 2.

   

Bath Dunk

A creative listener from Pennsylvania shared a unique face-washing technique involving dunking their face in bath water to avoid splashing. This method, while innovative, was not favored by Doree due to her son's bath routine and the potential mess it could create 3. Kate appreciated the outside-the-box thinking but also expressed concerns about practicality. Despite its novelty, both hosts agreed that the technique might not be suitable for everyone.

   

DIY Wristbands

A listener from California introduced a DIY solution for splash-free face washing by transforming old tube socks into wristbands. This hack was particularly appreciated by Kate and Doree, who acknowledged its effectiveness in preventing water from dripping down the arms 4. The listener also suggested using a washcloth to gently splash water on the face, a method that resonated with Doree due to her own face-washing struggles. This inventive approach was hailed as a "life hack" by the hosts.