Personally Hygienic
The average person touches their face this many times per hour.
16 times per hour, making it one of the easiest ways to spread germs
(All Play) True or False - It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing.
False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)
At a minimum, how long should you brush your teeth?
2 minutes
At a minimum, how long should someone wash their hands with soap and water for?
20 seconds
What is the most popular lotion brand in the world?
Cerave- they made over 600 million dollars in revenue from their skin moisturizing products.
Name two things personal hygiene helps to prevent.
Tooth decay, body odor, infections, sickness.
True or False, You can throw most shoes in a clothes washer?
True. Shoes made of materials like leather, suede, rubber and vinyl should not be placed in your washer and should instead be scrubbed by hand.
(All Play)How often should you get dental check-ups? a. Once a year. b. Once every 6 years c. Every 6 months d. Every 6 weeks
C. Every 6 months or twice a year unless your Dentist notifies you otherwise.
What part the hand is commonly missed when hands are being washed.
What is fingernails
What is the most popular brand of body wash in the U.S.A?
Dove. Approximately 72.35 million Americans were using it in 2020.
Name three places on your body that body odor typically originates.
Armpits, feet, hair.
Name two ways to keep your shoes fresh and dry.
Take shoes off when you arrive home, alternate days worn with a second pair of shoes, change your socks every day, ensure shoes are washed regularly, use shoe deodorizers, waterproof shoes.
What percentage of Americans will have a cavity by age 17?
80% - Leeway of 10% on either side
(All Play) What item in a typical kitchen carries the most germs?
The sponge or scrub pad in the kitchen sink.
What was the most popular brand of tooth paste in the U.S.A. in 2020?
Crest- specifically Crest Whitening. This single product made 264 million dollars in revenue for Crest in 2020.
Are you more likely to spread bacteria with dry or wet hands?
Wet, a thousand times more likely. Water acts as a safe space for bacteria to harbor.
Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained. True or False?
False (Especially with clothing in direct contact with your skin as skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye they mix with bacteria and cause odor)
On what portion of your mouth does bacterial plaque stay the longest?
The tongue. Bacterial plaque on the tongue is the main cause of bad breath.
(All Play) What is the most popular brand of shampoo in North America?
Head and Shoulders. Approximately 42.28 million Americans were using it in 2020.
(All Play) How fast are particles ejected from your body when you sneeze?
Around 80 MPH
How frequently should you wash your winter coat?
Twice a season. This is especially important before storing your jacket as moths are attracted to food and perfume odors.
How frequently should you replace your toothbrush or toothbrush head?
4 months. But feel free to replace sooner depending on the quality of the bristles!
Name three different activities or circumstances that you should wash your hands after.
After touching waste bins, being near someone who is sick, touching animals, before and after handling food; after using the bathroom, coughing or sneezing.
What is the most popular hand soap in North America?
Dove - Specifically Dove's bar soap with over 117 million users in 2020