In Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, hygiene plays a crucial role in gameplay, affecting Henry's charisma, his interactions with NPCs, and his ability to remain unnoticed. Walking around covered in dirt, blood, and dust not only makes Henry less attractive but also raises his visibility, making it easier for guards and enemies to spot the character. Moreover, many NPCs may refuse to interact if Henry is too dirty.

Washing clothes and maintaining personal hygiene are essential for comfortable interactions with the environment, obtaining better trade deals, and successful negotiations. Whether you want to impress nobles or remain unnoticed during theft, cleanliness plays a significant role. Let's explore all the ways to stay clean and wash clothes in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. 

How clothing cleanliness affects gameplay

Hygiene in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 directly impacts various aspects of the game:

Regularly wash, clean clothes, visit baths, and craft soap to keep Henry always clean, charismatic, and socially acceptable in medieval Bohemia.

Basic hygiene: washing in troughs

The simplest and most convenient way to clean up a bit is to use a trough. They are located near taverns, houses, and shops. These wooden water containers allow for quick removal of blood and dirt from Henry's face, hands, and armor.

While washing in a trough helps reduce visible dirt, it does not fully clean clothes or remove body odor. This means washing in a trough does not restore charisma or reduce visibility. Thus, this method is effective but a temporary solution.

Washing clothes at specific locations

If a more thorough cleaning of clothes is needed, Henry can use laundry locations, usually found near rivers, lakes, or ponds. At these locations, NPCs can often be seen washing laundry.

To wash clothes, Henry will need soap, which can be purchased from maidservants at the bathhouse, general traders, or crafted using alchemy. Soap is a consumable item, and its efficiency decreases with use. The dirtier the clothes, the more soap is required.

How to wash clothes at a washing location:

1. Find a washing location near a water body.
2. Ensure you have soap in your inventory.
3. Approach the location and select the option to wash clothes.
4. Select the items to wash (the amount of soap depends on the level of dirtiness).
5. Confirm the selection, and clothes will instantly become clean.

This method is perfect for keeping Henry looking neat during travels and avoiding negative NPC reactions.

Bathing the body in water bodies

In addition to washing clothes, Henry also needs to regularly wash his body to maintain good hygiene. The game provides bathing spots near ponds and rivers for this purpose.

Bathing the body is similar to washing clothes but also requires soap for thorough cleaning. It washes away sweat, road dust, dried blood and significantly boosts Henry's charisma while reducing his visibility.

How to use a bathing spot:

1. Find a pond or other water body with a wooden platform for bathing.
2. Ensure you have soap.
3. Approach the spot and select the option to wash the body.
4. Henry will thoroughly clean himself, enhancing his charisma and removing dirt.

Regular body washing prevents negative NPC reactions and improves Henry's reputation.

Bathhouse services: the best way to wash clothes and bathe

For complete cleaning, the best option is visiting a bathhouse. Bathhouses offer comprehensive services that fully restore Henry's hygiene, along with additional bonuses like healing wounds and temporary charisma boosts.

Bathhouse services:

• Regular bath (7-10 groschen): cleans Henry and his clothes.
• Bath + wound treatment (11-15 groschen): cleans Henry, his clothes, and treats minor wounds.
• Full service (22-30 groschen): includes a bath, clothes washing, wound treatment, and temporary charisma boost.

Bathhouses can be found in major settlements and are marked on the map with a bath icon. Service prices can be bargained, so it's worth trying to reduce the cost if Henry has a high level of eloquence.

Additionally, perfumes that further enhance charisma can be purchased from bathhouse maidservants. However, using multiple perfumes simultaneously can have a negative effect, reducing Henry's overall appeal.

Soapmaking with alchemy

Instead of purchasing soap, players can make it themselves using alchemy. This is an economical way to maintain hygiene without constantly buying consumables. You can find or purchase a soap recipe for later crafting. However, this isn't necessary since you can make it just by knowing the required elements and steps we've described below.

Soap recipe:

Additional options: visit a tailor

If Henry's clothes are not only dirty but also damaged, visiting a tailor is a good alternative. Tailors not only clean clothes but also repair them, helping maintain the character's neat appearance. Additionally, you can purchase a tailor repair kit to mend clothes on the go.