PERSONAL HYGIENE GUIDELINES
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2026 5:37 pm
Personal hygiene is the act of keeping our body, clothes and surroundings clean in order to stay healthy, prevent infections and be socially acceptable.
GUIDELINES:
#. ORAL HYGIENE :
• Brush twice daily - morning and before bed.
• Use soft/medium brush, replace every 3 months
• Rinse mouth after meals, avoid excessive sugary and acidic drinks.
#. HAND HYGIENE :
• Wash hands with soap and running water before eating, after toilet, after touching waste, after coughing/sneezing.
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when water is not available
• Keep nails short, clean and trimmed.
# BATHING AND SKIN CARE:
• Bathe at least once or twice a day.
• Pay attention to skin folds , armpit, groin, under breasts, between toes e.t.c
• Use clean towel, do not share towel
#. HAIR:
Wash hair regularly. Keep it combed. Don't share comb.
#. CLOTH:
Wear clean clothes. Change underwear and socks daily.
#. ENVIRONMENT :
Keep room and bed clean and Dispose waste properly.
BENEFITS OF A GOOD HYGIENE
• Prevents body odour, skin infections.
• Improves appearance and social acceptance
• Prevents spread of infections to others.
CONCLUSION :personal hygiene is not expensive, it is a habit. Cleanliness is next to godliness and is the first medicine for good health.
GUIDELINES:
#. ORAL HYGIENE :
• Brush twice daily - morning and before bed.
• Use soft/medium brush, replace every 3 months
• Rinse mouth after meals, avoid excessive sugary and acidic drinks.
#. HAND HYGIENE :
• Wash hands with soap and running water before eating, after toilet, after touching waste, after coughing/sneezing.
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when water is not available
• Keep nails short, clean and trimmed.
# BATHING AND SKIN CARE:
• Bathe at least once or twice a day.
• Pay attention to skin folds , armpit, groin, under breasts, between toes e.t.c
• Use clean towel, do not share towel
#. HAIR:
Wash hair regularly. Keep it combed. Don't share comb.
#. CLOTH:
Wear clean clothes. Change underwear and socks daily.
#. ENVIRONMENT :
Keep room and bed clean and Dispose waste properly.
BENEFITS OF A GOOD HYGIENE
• Prevents body odour, skin infections.
• Improves appearance and social acceptance
• Prevents spread of infections to others.
CONCLUSION :personal hygiene is not expensive, it is a habit. Cleanliness is next to godliness and is the first medicine for good health.