NJ is Cleaner Than Most, But This Personal Hygiene Data is Gross

Need some good news for a change? Those of us in New Jersey are pretty clean people. In terms of hygiene, that is.

Other states in our area... well, not so much. We'll make fun of them in a moment.

Editors at glassdoctor.com recently did a deep dive into the personal hygiene habits of about 3,000 people from across the country. They asked people to be honest about things like how often they brush their teeth to how long they use the same bath towel.

Averages Across America

So, the next time you're standing next to someone at Walmart or your local supermarket, remember these findings:

• The average American brushes their teeth 12 times/week and flosses about five times

• Most people shower 6 times/week and wash their hair 4 times/week

• 79% of people wash their hands after "going number one," while 93% of people visit the sink after "going number two" (makes you wonder exactly who that other 7% is)

And here's a fun one: 1 in 5 Americans never use deodorant. Delightful!

Inside Your House

In the average house, you probably wash your sheets once a week.

But when it comes to the towel you use after a shower, that's a different story. The average American uses the same towel for 30 days before washing it. Yeah, 30.

What About New Jersey?

Here in the Garden State, the good news is we're all on the up-and-up when it comes to personal hygiene.

In fact, New Jersey ranked in the top 10 overall.

Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida ranked 1, 2, and 3; Jersey was #9, and Pennsylvania was right behind us.

Who's really bad?

Delaware, what the hell are you doing? Or not doing, I suppose.

The First State was one of the worst states for personal hygiene. Maybe we found where that 7% of people who don't wash their hands after "going number two" live.

Find Out More

If you want a clean picture, no pun intended, of how we all stack up when it comes to personal hygiene, check out the full report from glassdoctor.com.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com