Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Health
Aaron Bunch

Millions struggle to afford personal hygiene products

Millions of Australians are still struggling to afford everyday basics, research shows. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Millions of Australians could be living in hygiene poverty, with many struggling to afford basic items such as soap, toothpaste and deodorant.

About one in eight people recently skipped buying personal hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials, according to research conducted on behalf of charity Good360 Australia.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.