Can you always smell your own bad breath?
No, sometimes we don't notice our own bad breath
On minimum, how many times should you shower in a day?
Once a day
What are some hygiene tasks you can complete before going to school in the morning?
Shower, brush teeth, brush hair, wear deodorant, shave
What social consequences are there for bad hygiene?
People don't want to be around you, you might get made fun of, less likely to form a romantic relationship
What is a mirror check?
Looking in the mirror to check if I am clean and if my clothes are okay.
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Two times
If you wash your hair, does rinsing the shampoo out wash the rest of your body?
No! You need to use soap or body wash to physically scrub your whole body.
Should you wash your hair everyday?
No, unless your head gets very sweaty or dirty
Can hand sanitizers be used instead of handwashing with soap?
Hand sanitizer can be used temporarily, it does not kill all germs and does not help if hands are visibly dirty.
True or False:
You can just rub soap on your skin to get it clean
FALSE
How long do we brush teeth?
Two Minutes
What are the most important parts of the body to wash in the shower?
Armpits, feet, genitals, hair
How often should you change your sheets?
Once a week!
Is it okay to wear the same clothes for multiple days in a row?
No! You need to change underwear, socks, pants and shirt DAILY. Sometimes it's okay to rewear a sweatshirt but it needs to be washed after 2 uses.
What should this person do to improve his physical hygiene appearance?
Brush his hair
How many times a year should you visit a dentist?
Twice a year or every 6 months
Name something we use to help eliminate body odor after we get out of the shower.
Deodorant
What disease can you get if you do not wash your feet and socks properly?
ATHLETE'S FOOT
Ask parents or ask Valley staff
He just finished eating. What should he do?
Wipe/clean his face
What does brushing your teeth prevent?
Cavities, bad breath, and gum disease - if you notice tooth pain or discoloration its important to see a doctor!
True or false
I don't need to shower unless I smell bad
False! Showering daily is an important part of your hygiene routine. Sometimes you can't smell your own body odor (but other people can!)
What are some ways to reduce foot odor?
True or False
Hygiene is directly related to mental health?
True
What should this person do?
Put on clean clothes