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How to Wash It: Use cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol to wipe away any dirt that’s stuck up in there (don’t go overboard with the rubbing alcohol, as too much of it can irritate the skin), then simply wash it out with soap and water on a daily basis. As bacteria feed on sebum, they emit a rank odor, which is the last thing you want someone to experience when they go to whisper in your ear. What Happens If You Don’t: The sweet spot between your hairline and the back of your ear is home to a large population of sebaceous glands, which pump out a mix of oil and wax called sebum. It’s just as easy to keep them clean, though: Use a soapy washcloth to scrub around and behind the ear every time you’re in the shower. How to Wash It: It’s easy to skip over the outer lobes and behind the ears, even if you’re an avid cotton swabber. What Happens If You Don’t: Sweat and dead skin buildup will eventually clog your pores, causing back acne (aka, the dreaded bacne). From there, simply rub it back and forth, then switch hands and repeat.” In other words, it’s like drying your back with a towel.

If that sounds like too much effort, however, hygiene and skin-care expert, Allison Gallo, has a quick hack: “Grab a soapy washcloth by its two diagonal corners, and hold it behind your back - one hand should be just above your shoulder and the other should be towards the bottom of your back. How to Wash It: The simple fix is investing in a long-handled shower brush. Below is a list of every hard-to-reach body part, how to clean it, and what nasty aftermath awaits if you don’t. Some body parts, however, are easy to miss, and so are often left unwashed for weeks at a time. After years of showering on a daily basis, you’d think stepping out completely clean is a given.
