The Great Hygiene Rift: Millennials Push for Modern Cleanliness, Boomers Cling to Simpler Routines
A feature on the generational hygiene divide argues that millennials see boomer routines as outdated, citing surveys and experts on differences in showering, handwashing, fridge hygiene, and grooming. It notes Talker Research (via Newsweek) findings that boomers are less likely to shower daily, a MarketWatch/Merry Maids look showing millennials clean more often, and concerns about cross-contamination from kitchen practices, along with debates over bar soap, daily hair washing, and washcloths/loofahs. Experts attribute part of the gap to cultural shifts and social media influence, framing hygiene as an evolving norm rather than a fixed standard.
