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    Personal hygiene involves caring for one's body through practices like bathing, washing hands, brushing teeth, and more. It helps prevent the spread of illnesses by ridding the body of germs. The main categories of personal hygiene include toilet hygiene like washing hands after using the restroom; shower hygiene such as bathing with soap every other day; nail hygiene like trimming nails regularly; teeth hygiene like brushing twice a day; sickness hygiene like covering sneezes; and hands hygiene like washing before eating or after touching animals. Personal hygiene is important for kids as well as adults.

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    Personal hygiene involves caring for one's body through practices like bathing, washing hands, brushing teeth, and more. It helps prevent the spread of illnesses by ridding the body of germs. The main categories of personal hygiene include toilet hygiene like washing hands after using the restroom; shower hygiene such as bathing with soap every other day; nail hygiene like trimming nails regularly; teeth hygiene like brushing twice a day; sickness hygiene like covering sneezes; and hands hygiene like washing before eating or after touching animals. Personal hygiene is important for kids as well as adults.

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    Personal hygiene involves caring for one's body through practices like bathing, washing hands, brushing teeth, and more. It helps prevent the spread of illnesses by ridding the body of germs. The main categories of personal hygiene include toilet hygiene like washing hands after using the restroom; shower hygiene such as bathing with soap every other day; nail hygiene like trimming nails regularly; teeth hygiene like brushing twice a day; sickness hygiene like covering sneezes; and hands hygiene like washing before eating or after touching animals. Personal hygiene is important for kids as well as adults.

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    What is personal hygiene?

    Personal hygiene is how you care for your body. This practice includes
    bathing, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and more.

    Every day, you come into contact with millions of outside germs and viruses.
    They can linger on your body, and in some cases, they may make you sick.
    Personal hygiene practices can help you and the people around you prevent
    illnesses. They can also help you feel good about your appearance.

    Learn more about why hygiene is so important, the best ways to practice it,
    and how you can change your habits to make yourself feel and look better.

    Types of personal hygiene


    Each person’s idea of personal hygiene differs. These main categories are a
    useful place to start for building good hygiene habits:

    Toilet hygiene

    Wash your hands after you use the restroom. Scrub with soap for 20 to 30
    seconds, and be sure to clean between your fingers, on the back of your
    hands, and under your nails. Rinse with warm water, and dry with a clean
    towel.

    If you don’t have running water or soap, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer will
    also work. Use one that’s at least 60 percent alcohol.

    Shower hygiene
    Personal preference may dictate how often you wish to shower, but most
    people will benefit from a rinse at least every other day. Showering with soap
    helps rinse away dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils.

    You should also wash your hair at least twice a week. Shampooing your hair
    and scalp helps remove skin buildup and protects against oily residues that
    can irritate your skin.

    Nail hygiene

    Trim your nails regularly to keep them short and clean. Brush under them with
    a nail brush or washcloth to rinse away buildup, dirt, and germs.

    Tidying your nails helps you prevent spreading germs into your mouth and
    other body openings. You should also avoid biting your nails.

    Teeth hygiene

    Good dental hygiene is about more than just pearly white teeth. Caring for
    your teeth and gums is a smart way to prevent gum diseases and cavities.

    Brush at least twice a day for 2 minutes. Aim to brush after you wake up and
    before bed. If you can, brush after every meal, too. Floss between your teeth
    daily, and ask your dentist about using an antibacterial mouthwash.

    These two steps can help prevent tooth decay and eliminate pockets where
    bacteria and germs can build up.

    Sickness hygiene

    If you’re not feeling well, you should take steps to keep from spreading germs
    to others. This includes covering your mouth and nose when sneezing, wiping
    down shared surfaces with an antibacterial wipe, and not sharing any utensils
    or electronics. Also, immediately throw away any soiled tissues.

    Hands hygiene

    Germs on your hands can easily enter your body through your mouth, nose,
    eyes, or ears. Wash your hands:

     when you handle food


     before you eat
     if you handle garbage
     when you sneeze
     any time you touch an animal

    Likewise, wash your hands after changing a baby’s diaper, helping someone
    clean themselves, or when cleaning a cut or wound.

    Personal hygiene for kids

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