Is it ok to tell my guests to take a shower

Question

I have 3 male friends staying over and they REALLY smell bad, so much that I stay home everytime they go somewhere with my husband because I can´t stand being in a car with them..how can I let them know they should take better care of their hygiene without being offensive??

Answer 1

Well like others have said you could put out some extra towels in the bathroom and say  "Guy's I left some extra towels in the bath for you guy's to us"  They should get the hint. You could also say  "Is there anything I can get for you guys to make your stay more comfortable, Do you need extra towels for when you take your shower.  You could also lay out towels on their beds when you make up their rooms..

In the future you can make a little welcome basket for overnight guests complete with sample size soaps , shampoo, rolled wash clothes and rolled towels.. Include a sample size toothpaste and brush and a little packs of candy or granola bars ...

Answer 2

well just give them hints, for instance come in and be like towels are a clean the the bathroom if anyone wants to use the shower, or after u get out go to them ans say showers all yours, just things like that

Answer 3

I have an idea.

Spray febreeze around your house then "accidently" spray them.

Answer 4

Geeze why do they smell bad ? do they do hard work ?  when they stay over leave out towels , extra soap and wash rags for them to shower with.

Perhaps get some  air freshener in the house also .  

Answer 5

It's your place - YOU make the rules.

Answer 6

Yes, tell them they need to shower twice a day. Don't invite them in the future.

Answer 7

ha-ha i think the best thing for you to do is to tell your husband to tell them that they stink because hes a guy his self  they may understand better if another man tells them

Answer 8

You should say  (if they have wifes if not i don't know) "Hey guys i would really thank you if you would take a nice hot shower i bet your wifes would like it alot!!!

Answer 9

You should consider putting towels on the bathroom counter and then verbally let them know they are there, and soap is in the shower. Tell them that if they need anything else, to let you know. They will probably get the hint. What are they going to say---"no, I'm cool...", probably not. If they don't get the hint though, you should probably make light of the situation, and address the situation honestly but with humor.  

Answer 10

Just say, "I put some extra towels in the bathroom so that you guys can shower."  If they don't shower after that you'll have to tell them that they smell bad and if they don't shower they will have to leave your home because they are changing the smell of your house.  

Answer 11

"Boys the towels are in the bathroom and not to come out until they smell divine".

Its not rude.

Its rude NOT to be clean.  Especially when your a house guest.

Be extremely straight forward.

Leave deodorant, new toothbrushes, shampoo, soap etc... in the bathroom where they can easily get at it.  So in the shower recess.  If they have to try to hard they won't.

Answer 12

Pack in an overabundance of thick full towels and toiletries, and a robe to each individual guy and tell them that you were a bad hostess because you didn't offer shower /tub privilages like you should have and that you will not feel any better about your mistake until you set things right, and you will not take no for an answer! Tell them while they are soaking in the tub that you will clean their guest room just like a hotel to make them feel welcome.Make sure there is plenty of soap in the bathroom and candles burning, and leave a Mint on their pillows on their beds. I'm sure, after that, they will get the message on what is expected as a guest in your home.

Answer 13

If they are "staying over", offer fresh towels for their showers with "I've put fresh towels out for each of you", that should give them the hint.  If that doesn't work, ask your hubby to talk to them, without you.

Answer 14

Maybe you could ask your husband to tell them...

I personally would tell them because it's very nice of you to allow them as your guests in your house... and they can't show some courtesy?

Answer 15

first tell them you put towels in the bathroom normally guys will get the hint but if they dont get your husband to tell them they stink  it wont bug him and they'll take a shower

Answer 16

maybe they feel uncomfortable showering at someone elses house...tell them you left fresh towels for them in the bathroom for the shower or something so thye maybe get the hint...

Answer 17

I would put it out there like "hey you can use the shower if you need to" and then put out some clean towels for them. Maybe they will get the hint! Good luck!  

Answer 18

I dont know how long they are staying, but you could say, Hey, for everyones benefits, I've set up shower/bathroom schedules, so everyone gets a turn and doesn't have to worry about hot water or intruding or anything, Bill, yours is at 1pm, joe, yours is at 3p, etc.