Watch: Shubhanshu Shukla Shows How Astronauts Keep Things Tidy in Space and Maintain Hygiene in Microgravity

We always wonder how astronauts manage living and surviving in space. Recently, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared an amazing video on his X account and gave a demonstration of how astronauts keep things tidy while in space. Shubhanshu Shukla describes the procedures for practicing personal hygiene on the ISS, with a focus on the use of disinfectant wipes.

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Ever wondered how astronauts stay fresh in space? Of course you have — it’s one of the questions I get asked most. So let’s settle it once and for all.

The short answer: there are no showers up here. The long answer: personal hygiene in microgravity is a surprisingly elegant little science experiment.

It starts with this unassuming bag. Inside sits a washcloth pre-loaded with disinfecting shampoo — compact, efficient, and decidedly unglamorous. Add water, and the cloth becomes fully saturated. Tear open the bag, and you’ve got yourself the world’s most expensive sponge bath.

Once you’re done, the towel goes to its designated spot, where the moisture it holds gets pulled into the station’s water reclamation system — because in space, not a single drop goes to waste.

So no, it’s not a hot shower after a long day. But 250 miles above Earth, it gets the job done.

Interestingly, did you notice I left my phone suspended mid air for some time? You do not need a mobile holder in space. 

Ever wondered how astronauts stay fresh in space? Of course you have — it’s one of the questions I get asked most. So let’s settle it once and for all.
The short answer: there are no showers up here. The long answer: personal hygiene in microgravity is a surprisingly elegant… pic.twitter.com/E7k56ISpHO — Shubhanshu Shukla (@gagan_shux) March 5, 2026

Users of social media praised Shukla for offering fascinating insights into space activities and for helping to teach the curious minds about the complexities of space travel. Prior to his three week trip to space, Shukla received a lot of training. His time on the ISS should be useful to ISRO in the future Gaganyaan initiative.