Horror Stories From People Who Commute To and From EDSA Every Day

(SPOT.ph) If you're someone who commutes to and from work every day, chances are you've had your share of horror stories on the road. We can all agree that Metro Manila traffic is no laughing matter; it has a serious toll on our health, productivity, and—dare we say—sanity.

That being said, there is something you can do to make your next commuting experience better. Check out EverydayMe.com.ph—a website that recommends tips and products to readers based on their daily needs and struggles. To prove just how helpful it is, we talked to people who've experienced the downsides of commuting and gave them solutions based on EverydayMe's recommendations. Read on:

"It's a waste of good uniform."
Miguel, who used to ride the bus from Makati to Mandaluyong, doesn't bother wearing his uniform en route to work. "I just don't see the point," he says. "You leave the house fresh, but after going through your daily commute, you’re already sweaty and smelly by the time you get to the office."

From the website: Stock up on laundry products that can help you get rid of the stench brought upon by your commute. A fabric conditioner like Downy Parfum will keep your clothes fragrant for a longer period of time, courtesy of its perfume-like scent.

"It gets worse when you have to stand in direct sunlight.”
Ruby, a content strategist who commutes from Sta. Maria, Bulacan to Makati every day, says she's used to standing in long queues just to get into an MRT station during rush hour. "By the time you get inside the station, there are more lines for buying a ticket, getting through the turnstile, and actually boarding the train," she adds.

From the website: Harsh rays from the sun are not just from summer vacations; most of the time, you get them during your daily commute. You need a city-friendly sunblock that's light, oil-free, and non-greasy. A sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 blocks 97% of the sun's UVB rays and is considered adequate protection.

"I just try to zone out."
Those who drive to work every day don't necessarily have it better. Sometimes, the stench of the road (or the food you bring with you) is enough to ruin an otherwise comfortable trip. Charlene, a programmer, says she experiences this far too often. “I just try to zone out and listen to music, anything to take my mind off of the situation,” she adds.

From the website: To keep your car free from bad odor, you need a car air freshener like Ambi Pur Car Mini Clip—it eliminates tough vehicle odors for up to 30 days. It's available in Lavender Comfort, Vanilla Bliss, Sky Breeze, and Thai Dragon Fruit scents.

"It just didn't smell pleasant."
Eleanor, a freelance writer, used to take the train from Quezon City to Mandaluyong every day when she was office-based. “There were times when I was pressed up against so many passengers that I didn’t even need to hang on to anything to stay steady on the train,” she shares. “There were also times when someone’s armpit is right smack in my face and...it just didn’t smell pleasant.”

From the website: There's not much you can do about other people's hygiene, but you can always improve yours. Wash up after a commute with Safeguard Floral Pink with Aloe Bar Soap—it offers the combined fragrances of floral notes and aloe vera and is capable of removing 99% of germs.

To that, we say: We feel you. Every single one of you.

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