What Hygiene Was Like During The Great Depression

The video explores hygiene innovations during the Great Depression, highlighting changes in toothbrushes, the impact of the Dust Bowl, the evolution of tampons, and misleading advertising by Lysol. It also discusses urban hygiene challenges, the link between shaving and employment, and the rise of laundromats and soap. These developments reflect societal shifts in hygiene practices and consumer behavior during a challenging economic period.

What measures did families take to cope with dust during the Dust Bowl, according to Caroline A. Henderson?

In what ways did Lysol's marketing strategies reflect societal attitudes towards women's hygiene?

How did the Great Depression influence the perception of cleanliness and its connection to employment?

What was the significance of soap during the Great Depression, and how did it impact daily life?