Well, maintenance of one's body is important to continued function. In my limited understanding, organic bodies aren't so different to mechanical ones in that regard. I myself should very much like an oil bath after being in all that sand for two weeks, but it seems I'll have to wait longer still.

[He looks down at the collection of toiletries in his arms]

I believe there was some form of deodorizer or perfuming liquid among these items, as well.