Posted on Oct 22, 2026 UTC

Lately, I've been rounding up hygiene tips that people learned way too late, and honestly, some of them really shocked me. But what about the hygiene tips and products that are no longer needed? Recently on Reddit, people called out the hygiene products they stopped buying because they realized they were totally useless (or found a better way to get the job done), and I immediately started taking notes. Here's what they shared:

Just keep in mind, as you're reading, that what worked for one person might not work the same for you.

1.

"Eye cream."

2.

"Fabric softener is completely useless and actually damages your towels over time by leaving a waxy coating."

3.

"Dryer sheets, too, especially with towels. It makes them less absorbent."

4.

"Bath bombs. They literally just add color to dirty bath water and dry out your skin for no reason."

5.

"Loofah. You gotta replace them every month 'cause they get moldy or worn out.…