Article Images Weightless washcloths and floating showers   Astronauts us a special type of shampoo to wash their hair. It is applied like normal shampoo, but wiped off with a towel. There is no need for water to rinse it off. Waste management     Instead of using water, the toilet has a suction tube that carries the waste away with an air stream down into a suction hole. The solid waste get compressed and stored for later disposal, while urine is collected in a separate container to be recycled. The purified urine is processed and breathing air for the crew is one of the products generated. Skin care in space     Even in space - you have to brush your teeth! Taking a shower in weightlessness     Russian hygiene kit for use on the International Space Station Business opportunities for European companies     Russian dental hygiene cloth - wrapping features a humming bird and a crocodile, which are well-known figures of a popular Russian animated cartoon that teaches children in Russia about dental hygiene. Release date: 19 May 2006