Freshman Roommate Issue

<p>^^ Exactly! Which is why it amazes me that no one on the entire floor has said anything. Unless of course, the kid seems softer or more sensitive in some way. Boys can be mean, but they aren’t typically cruel by intention.</p>

<p>Dropped DD in her dorm yesterday and let her know that her room was a bit stinky. </p>

<p>The other thing besides deoderant is the use of deoderant soap (SH “s” is for smelly uses Safeguard). I do wish your son the best with this issue.</p>

<p>With respect to bedding and towels that are stinky, I’ve found that a large handful of Borax dissolved in the clothes washer on a warm or hot water cycle works wonders. We also use that as a soak for stinky canvas shoes, and the stench goes away.</p>