How often?
How often should I shower?
Every day to every other day, depending on how you look or smell (ex. after working out). When in doubt, shower every day!
How should you wash your hands?
Rubs hands together for 20 seconds with warm soapy water! Don't forget under the nails!
Does hygiene impact my job?
Yes! Coming to work with bad hygiene can make others avoid you, and decrease your chances of making more money.
Use this to stop underarm sweat and smell better.
Deodorant/antiperspirant (one stops the odor, one stops the sweat, many come with both of these together).
How often should I brush my teeth? How often should I floss?
Brush 2 times a day! Floss once a day!
What are the steps to taking a shower or bath?
Answers vary, must include soap and water, as well as washing hair, face, and privates.
True or false, people will not notice if I wear the same clothes multiple days in a row or if I stink
False! Sometimes they may not say anything, but they can still smell you.
Use this to keep your gums healthy
Floss!
When do I need to clip my nails?
When you notice dirt gets stuck under nail, or every other week.
How do you wash your hair?
Includes shampoo, and rinsing.
True/False
Being clean at work is important
True! Have student explain why
This cleans our clothes for us
Washing machine!
How often should I change my clothes?
Every day! Especially socks and underwear. Even if it is your favorite outfit, take the time to wash it before wearing it again to prevent smelling, and staying clean for work. If you wear a uniform, get multiple pairs so you can wash those that aren't in use
How should I brush my teeth?
30 seconds in each part of the mouth (upper left, lower left, upper right, lower right).
True or False: If I am sick I can stay home from work to keep others safe.
True! If you are sick, stay home! But remember that if you use all of your sick days, you may not be paid. It is important to stay healthy so you don't have to take a pay cut!
You can use this occasionally to wash hands in replace of soap and water
Hand sanitizer
When should I wash my hands?
After you use the bathroom, before preparing food, after touching items in the area. Use hand sanitizer if no soap and water is available
How do you keep your area at work clean?
Throw away trash and wipe surfaces before you leave
Which is better: Soap and water to wash body and hands, or hand sanitizer for hands and body spray for body?
Soap and water!
This item is something we use on our bodies and hands to keep clean
soap!