Microscopic Monsters
These single-cell microorganisms occur in three main shapes—round, rod, and spiral—and can cause odors or disease.
What are bacteria?
This skin condition occurs when pores become clogged and infected with bacteria.
What is acne?
To keep hair looking its best, it should be kept in one of these two states daily.
What is combed or brushed?
On the "How's My Hygiene?" tracker, you should mark this symbol every time you complete a skill.
What is a plus sign (+)?
This term refers to the practice of maintaining ongoing behaviors to keep your environment and body clean and free of harmful bacteria.
What is sanitary?
This is the most essential step to take after using the bathroom, sneezing, or handling raw meat.
What is washing your hands?
This is the standard for how often you should wear freshly laundered clothing.
What is every day?
According to the tracker, you should track these two specific tasks related to your teeth.
What are brushing and flossing?
This sticky film of bacteria forms on the teeth and can lead to decay if not removed.
What is plaque?
This specific tool should be used when washing your hands to remove dirt from under the fingernails.
What is a nail brush?
Doing this to your clean clothes helps prevent wrinkling and keeps them looking professional.
What is folding or hanging them?
The tracker suggests checking these two parts of your hand hygiene regularly.
What are washing hands and cleaning/trimming nails?
This condition, often caused by bacteria on the tongue or between teeth, is the medical term for bad breath.
What is halitosis?
To maintain proper body hygiene, you should bathe or shower using these two things.
What are soap and water?
This term describes a person who has clean hair, clean clothes, and trimmed nails.
What is well-groomed?
This is the frequency with which you should fill out your hygiene tracker.
What is daily?
These types of products are specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions for people with sensitive skin.
What are hypoallergenic products?
During a shower, these two areas of the body require special attention to prevent odor-causing bacteria.
What are the underarms and genital area?
This is the primary reason why we launder clothes after wearing them.
What is to remove dirt and bacteria?
The objective of the tracker is to help students recognize the importance of this specific type of hygiene.
What is daily hygiene?