Washing and Grooming — Brushing Teeth
The House Boy has a variety of daily, weekly, monthly and periodic chores which he is expected to complete on schedule and according to protocol. These naturally include various cleansing and grooming tasks like showering and washing his hair, and these duties are assigned and scheduled no differently than any other chore or activity. Nudity is required at all times, and for chores which take place in the bathroom area the entry door must remain open with sufficient lighting to allow supervision during the assigned activity.
The House Boy is responsible for proper oral care which includes Brushing Teeth, use of mouthwash or an alternative, and avoiding bad breath between meals and snacks. All oral care supplies are provided and are stored in the House Boy’s assigned bathroom. It is the responsibility of the House Boy to maintain proper stock of needed supplies by adding low-in-stock items to the weekly shopping list for repurchase when necessary. Baking soda will be used as an alternative for toothpaste which becomes out of stock or for a House Boy who dislikes or is unable to use retail toothpaste products. Floss is available for those who wish to use it.
The House Boy is required to brush his teeth once daily in the morning or afternoon and once daily between his evening meal and bedtime. This activity may be carried out consecutively or concurrently with other washing and grooming duties like bathing, showering, styling his hair and so forth as long as the use of a clear mirror is available to insure that a visible reflection of mouth and gums is maintained for self-check and supervision. Like any duty or chore, the House Boy is subject to inspection and re-do or discipline for failure to meet expectations. In the unlikely event a Mouth Inspection is necessary, he may be instructed to remain naked and Report (See below, Rule #211) for examination to a roomier common area of the home, regardless of who may be present and could observe. Follow up inspections of other body parts, such as the scalp after hair washing, may be combined for Master’s convenience.
in the example photo, a House Boy is seen looking into the bathroom mirror while Brushing Teeth after the morning meal. Depending on the day’s schedule and the preference of the House Boy, he may wait to brush until after lunch and only gargle with mouthwash to maintain good breath in the morning hours. There is no rule against brushing more often than required, and a House Boy who wishes to brush after every meal is permitted to do so. Master may also instruct that a supplemental brushing be done at any time. This House Boy has obviously completed his morning shower and is properly dried off with hair combed, and will soon be ready to carry out his assigned chores or greet any visitors who may arrive for a visit. He will brush again in the evening as required.
House Boys are permitted to use supplemental oral care devices like electric toothbrushes or water-flossers if they wish to do so, though Master does not provide these devices. Toothpaste and a brush along with a personal size mouthwash will be packed for overnight travel which originates and ends at Master’s home.
(Rule #11)
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