Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Truck Stop Showers And You

Truck drivers live their lives out on the road. Moving from place to place, most truck drivers have to depend on truck stops for many of their basic necessities. One of these necessities is showering. Because most trucks do not have showers in them, drivers are required to go to a truck stop to get clean. However, when going somewhere to get clean, don’t you expect that place to be clean?

The facilities at truck stops are used by a wide variety of people and walking into a shower room without being prepared can literally be detrimental to your health. While there are plenty of truck stops with more than satisfactory shower rooms, there are also a number that less than desirable. Especially if you are in a new area, distinguishing the clean showers from the others is a difficult task without going in. So, it is always best to simply be prepared. To keep you from the worry of contamination in the showers, there are a few simple items which can help you get clean, even if your surroundings aren’t.

The first item is shower shoes. These can be simple flip-flops and can be purchased at many stores including Wal-Mart for a few dollars. Shower shoes are a necessity because of the large amount of bacteria that lingers on the human foot. Shower shoes will protect you from picking up bacteria left by others while taking a shower.

Another helpful item that can, again, be purchased at any store for a few dollars, is a bottle of Lysol disinfectant spray, or any other brand of disinfectant. Once you enter the shower room spray the surface with your disinfectant and not only will the room smell better, but it will also become marginally cleaner.

Bringing a small washcloth to place your shower items, such as your soap and razor, on is one other step you might want to take. As time goes on and you progress in your truck driving career, you will gain knowledge of truck stops that have better facilities, but until that time comes simply remember these few tips to stay clean.

 

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