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, Maurer can't just run water over a toothbrush with toothpaste on it and spit into a sink; he would have spit and toothpaste and water flying all over the place. To make do, he squirts water directly into his mouth from a small pouch and spits into what looks like a paper towel.
Stowing his jacket and headphones so they won't float around while he sleeps, Maurer moves on to washing his face — another challenge, as astronauts don't want globs of water floating all over the station, Maurer again uses a small water pouch. By squirting small bits of water out at a time and using a washcloth, Maurer gets the job done.
Throughout these steps, however, Maurer also has to contend with towels floating off and his own body floating around. So every step is coupled with readjustments to keep himself upright and the items nearby. Popping his headphones and hoodie back on, Maurer switches off the lights, grabs a"glass" of water , and cruises through the orbiting lab, gently pushing himself along.
Inside the dark lab, Maurer closes his laptop, hangs up his headphones and stows his hoodie for the night. He lifts himself into a little nook above his computer, which he covers with a panel, tucked away to sleep.
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