Hand hygiene
This is the minimum amount of time you should scrub your hands with soap and water to effectively remove germs:
What is 20 seconds
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least this many times each day to prevent cavities:
What is two times a day?
This daily hygiene activity helps remove sweat, bacteria and dirt from your skin:
What is showering or bathing?
Keeping your fingernails trimmed short and clean helps prevent the buildup of this tiny organism that can cause illness:
What are germs and/or bacteria?
What is your elbow?
You should always wash your hands after doing this common activity that spreads germs easily:
What is use the bathroom?
Replace your toothbrush this often:
What is every 3-4 months?
These products are used under the arms to help control body odor caused by bacteria breaking down sweat:
What are deodorants or antiperspirants?
This small tool is commonly used to safely complete nail hygiene:
What are nail clippers?
After using one of these to blow your nose or sneeze, it should be thrown right away:
What is a tissue?
When soap and water are not available, this product can help kill many germs on your hands:
What is hand sanitizer?
Good oral hygiene helps to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and this:
What is bad breath?
What is body odor
Dentists and doctors warn against this habit as it can spread germs into your mouth?
What is nail biting?
After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose, you should do this to prevent the spread of germs to others:
What is wash your hands or use hand sanitizer?
Before eating, after coughing or sneezing, and after touching shared surfaces are examples:
What are times you should wash your hands?
This sticky film of bacteria builds up on teeth and can lead to cavities and gum disease if not removed:
What is plaque?
These should be put on daily after showering to prevent odor and reduce bacteria buildup on the body:
What are clean clothes?
When washing your hands, you should also scrub under your nails because dirt and this can easily hide there:
What are germs/bacteria?
These are recommended in certain situations to help reduce the spread of respiratory germs in shared spaces:
What are face masks?
Besides your palms, these often-missed parts of the hands should also be scrubbed to remove germs:
What are between your fingers and under your fingernails?
Dentists recommend brushing your teeth for about this long each time you brush:
What is two minutes?
These are areas of the body- like armpits, feet, and the groin- need extra attention when washing because they produce more of this:
What is sweat and/or bacteria?
If nails become too long, they can trap dirt and bacteria, and are also more likely to do this:
What is break or tear?
Keeping your distance from others and staying home when you feel sick helps prevent the spread of these tiny organisms that cause most respiratory illnesses:
What are viruses?