Two wash cloths—one for the face and another for the rest of the body.
Soap—Ivory or castile are good.
Pitcher of good hot water, and slop jar.
Alcohol and toilet powder if you have it.
Nail file and scissors.
Comb and brush.
Clean bed linen and nightgown. In cold weather these may be hung near the fire or radiator to warm.
A basin of water of a temperature that the sick person finds comfortable.
When everything is ready the Scout can help by loosening the bedclothes, arranging the extra blanket, removing the nightgown, and in holding the basin and towels, in changing the water or in any way that will make the bath easier for the sick person, perhaps washing the feet and back, being careful to keep all the rest of the body covered and warm, and in protecting the bed by bath towels spread under the part being washed. When doing this the wash cloth should not be so wet that it will drip and wet the bed. It should be held so that the corners do not touch against the bedclothes. There should not be too much soap used as it makes the skin feel sticky. Every part should be rinsed and dried thoroughly. Warm towels are a great help in this.
When the bath is finished alcohol or witch hazel may be used to rub the parts where there is most pressure as the back, shoulder blades, hips, buttocks, elbows, knees and ankles. This not only gives comfort but it prevents bedsores.