10 Hygiene Tips Everyone Should Implement

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By Priya Gupta

Everyone needs to be clean and healthy. Practicing good hygiene habits also means looking and feeling fresh while avoiding getting sick. Here are some straightforward hygiene tips on 10 things we can all do. These are simple, easy practices that you can implement in your daily routine with huge results.

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Wash Your Hands Regularly

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Hand washing is the most essential way to stay healthy. Scrub your hands, especially between fingers and under fingernails for at least 20 seconds with soap. Wash your hands well, especially after bathroom use, before eating and after contact with public places.

Brush and Floss Daily

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It is really important that your teeth are kept clean. Get in the habit of brushing your teeth after you wake up and before you go to bed. Flossing will remove food and plaque between your teeth. Not only does this make the teeth more resistant to cavities, but it also helps your breath remain fresh.

Shower Regularly

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Showering helps to cleanse off the sweat, dirt, and bacteria that accumulate on your skin. Taking a shower every day or every other day is recommended. Wash with a gentle body wash & remember to clean everywhere – even behind the ears and between your toes.

Keep Your Nails Clean

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It is extremely important that you keep your nails (which can harbor dirt and bacteria) clipped, clean, and maintained. Scrub under your nails with a nail brush every time you wash your hands, and trim them back regularly to keep them looking neat.

Wash Your Clothes Frequently

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Wearing freshly laundered clothes can keep you feeling good and prevent body odor! Wash your clothes regularly (especially underwear, socks, and workout gear. Because dirty clothes house bacteria and sweat, which is bad for your skin.

Change Your Bedding Weekly

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Your bed sheets sit around and collect sweat, dead skin cells and allergens. We recommend to change and wash your bedding at least once a week, which helps keep the environment in which you sleep, clean and healthy. Changing up your sheets can also help you sleep better.

Use Deodorant

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Deodorants or antiperspirant should be applied every day to keep sweat and body odor in control. Make sure to wear a clinical strength or 48-hour deodorant/antiperspirant to help keep BO at bay and feel fresh all day long (apply this after showering).

Keep Your Hair Clean

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Washing your hair often helps to rid it of dirt, oil, and all the build-up from products. The frequency at which you wash your hair is mainly determined by which type of hair you have & how fast it gets oily.

Cover Your Sneezes and Coughs

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If you have to sneeze or cough, then muffle it with your arm or the crook of your elbow. This helps to stop the spread of germs and also keeps your hands clean.

Wash or Disinfect High-Touch Surfaces

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Bacteria can survive on surfaces – for example, on door knobs, light switches and phones. Cleaning and disinfecting these items regularly means they will be less likely to harbor bacteria and viruses.

Disclaimer – This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information. It is not intended to be professional advice.