Face and Body Hygiene
You can use these to wash your face:
Face wash/soap, washcloth, and/or face wipes.
True or False: Dandruff, dirt, and oils can build up on your scalp between hair washes.
True
This builds up on your teeth between brushes:
Plaque
You can sing this song twice to help measure how long to wash your hands for:
Happy Birthday. The song takes about 20 seconds to sing twice at a regular speed, giving you enough time to get soap all over your hands and remove dirt/bacteria.
This common myth, or "rule", states that if you pick up food quickly enough it is still clean and safe to eat.
The 5 Second Rule, however germs do not "wait" for 5 seconds before contaminating your food, this can happen instantly, so eating food off of the ground should be avoided.
Showering and bathing remove these from your skin:
Dead skin cells, dirt, & bacteria.
You can use this product to absorb grease and oils from your hair between showers:
Dry shampoo
The act of running a length of string up and down between your teeth to remove plaque build up is called this:
Flossing
True or false: dirt under your nails is good and builds character.
False: it's important to clean under your nails as leaving dirt under them can contaminate things you touch with germs.
Though not recommended by professionals, many people clean out their ears with this:
A cotton swba or Q-Tip. However, these can push earwax further into your ear and cause it to get stuck, so try using a damp washcloth on the outside if needed, and otherwise keep things out of your ear.
This gel or cream product can be use to keep your skin hydrated, sometimes including SPF for added sun protection.
Moisturizer
You can wear this type of hand covering to avoid getting "pruney" or wrinkled fingers in the shower or bath:
Rubber and/or latex gloves
This liquid can help kill bacteria in your mouth and freshen your breath:
Mouthwash
You should wash your hands:
a. after touching dirt, someone sick, and before you touch food
b. only after touching dirt
c. never
a. You should wash your hands regularly to prevent the spread of disease and keep things clean looking longer.
True or False: A clean environment can improve mental health.
True. Studies show that cluttered spaces can lead to stress and anxiety, while clean spaces promote calmness and focus.
True or False: Deodorant/antiperspirant should be applied daily.
True. Even if the applicator says 24, 48, 72 plus hour coverage, apply these daily, since they may not account for each individual body's needs.
True or false: You should use conditioner on the roots of your hair to add extra oil near your scalp.
False, your scalp generates enough oil to coat the roots of your hair, conditioner should be applied closer to the end of your hair and left to absorb for a few minutes before gently rinsing it out.
The acidic byproduct of plaque can cause this to start forming on your teeth:
Cavities
As of 2025, 89% of people report they do this at the sink after using the toilet:
Wash their hands. In 2009, only 45% of people reported washing their hands after using the toilet.
Which likely has the least bacteria?
a. A TV remote
b. An elevator button
c. A toilet seat
c. A toilet seat! This is because toilet seats are large flat surfaces with little texture, as long as they are cleaned regularly there are fewer places for bacteria to hide and likely cleaner than your remote or an elevator button.
List at least 2 ways someone could change their facial hygiene routine to better suit their needs:
Arm bands to prevent water dripping down arms, changing the water temperature, foaming vs non-foaming cleanser, soft towels for washing/drying, unscented vs scented products, habit stacking.
When using shampoo, should you:
a. lather (scrub and make sudsy) it in your hands before you put it in your hair
b. apply shampoo directly onto your hair without lathering
a. You should lather shampoo in your hands before you put it in your hair to prevent damage to your hair and scalp from scrubbing too hard.
If you are struggling to care for your teeth, these are some things you can try to make it more comfortable:
Soft bristled, electric, or easy to hold toothbrush, milder toothpaste, floss picks, or playing a good song while you're brushing.
Germs can stay on your hands for up to:
a. 30 minutes
b. 1 hour
c. 3 hours
c. 3 hours. They can also stay on surfaces up to 24 hours, and sometimes longer. It's important to keep surfaces clean and wash your hands regularly.
In ancient Greece and Rome, going to a public bathhouse was common. Bathhouses featured _______, like indoor swimming today. Bathhouses also had places to exercise, a sauna, and gardens.
Pools, or bathing pools. Bathhouses had 3 pools heated to a different temperatures (cold, warm, and hot) plus one for swimming.