Questions some of our parents had about keeping their kids fresh during the hot summer

It's summer time, the kids are out of school and out of their routine - and their bedrooms don't smell as fresh as they did a couple of months ago. 

Here are a few questions parents have asked us recently on how to keep their kids fresh over the summer and build good practices for the school year to come.

Q: My kid is starting to smell a little, How can I help them?
A: Make sure they wash their armpits thoroughly with soap when showering.

This may sound really obvious, but the No.1 thing you can do to help your kids with their odour is to encourage them to wash their armpits with soap really well. They also need to dry them before putting on deodorant.

Bacteria build up will cause odour and unless we wash it away, no amount of deodorant will stop the smell.

Q: My kid washes every day but still has BO, HELP!
A: Have you tried using natural fibres over synthetic ones.

Things like sports jerseys are often made from synthetic fibres. They can be great during exercise, but not so good for casual wear.

Encourage your kids to park that England football top (it won't be coming home for another 2 years anyway) and instead wear natural fibres like cotton day to day. They’re breathable and absorb moisture better than synthetics like polyester and nylon, which can trap moisture and lead to stronger odour.

Q: My kid wears natural fibres but still smells bad
A: Get them to change their shirt every day.

We know the last thing you need is more laundry to do but shirts that pass that 'sniff test' probably wouldn't pass the 'bacteria test'.

Kids love to wear their favourite stuff, but wearing a top 2 days in a row is a recipe for BO disaster. Encourage your kids to put a clean fresh shirt on every day. This will give them a fresh start everyday and help beat the bacteria growing in their clothes.

Q: We've tried everything and nothing seems to work, what else can we do?
A: Look at their diet

The other thing we'd suggest is to look at your child's diet. Some studies have pointed to the fact that over consumption of meat, not eating enough fruit and vegetables, too many aromatics in their food (things like onions, garlic) and even hydration levels can also cause problems with body odour.

We aren't doctors, so we can't give you nutritional advice but if your kids are really suffering with body odour, you've tried everything and even our magic Rubb formula doesn't help, it might be worth speaking with a medical professional.