Oral Hygiene
How often should you brush your teeth a day?
At least twice a day
When should you wash your hands?
Before eating, after using the restroom, after getting back from the store or restaurant, when you contact someone who is sick, after touching an animal, after handling trash, after you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose
How often should you shower?
Every day
How many times can you wear underwear between washes?
ONE TIME
What is personal hygiene?
It is the idea of ensuring you maintain a basic to high level of cleanliness and grooming from head to toe which means showering daily, washing your hands, brushing your teeth daily, wear clean clothes, trim and clean nails.
How long should you brush your teeth for?
at least 2 minutes at a time
How long should you wash your hands for?
At least 20 seconds
If you are shaving in the shower, what is at least one supply you would need?
-water
-soap or shaving cream
True or False: I can wear my favorite outfit three days in a row without cleaning them.
False. You need to put your dirty clothes in the hamper to be cleaned--even if they are your favorite!!
How often (at a minimum) should you put on deodorant?
At least once a day
What motion should you use when you brush your teeth?
a circular motion
After going to the gym or exercising what should you do?
I should shower, change clothes, put on new deodorant.
True or False: I can use a razor to shave after I have been taught how to safely use one.
True! You want to make sure a trusted adult shows you how to use a razor appropriately.
How do you sort your clothes before you put them in the laundry?
Darks and lights
What should you do to your fingernails and toe nails regularly?
Trim them and make sure they are clean and there is no dirt under your nails.
How often should you floss each day?
at least once a day
What temperature water should you wash your hands with to make sure they get all the germs off?
Warm water
True or False: I can wear clothes with holes and stains on them.
FALSE
What do you put your dirty clothes in until you wash them?
Hamper
Why is personal hygiene important?
It's great for your health - prevents spread of illnesses and bacteria. You also only have one chance to make a good first impression!!
What is an example of a morning hygiene routine?
1. Shower
2. Wash Face
3. Brush/Comb Hair
4. Brush teeth
5. Put on deodorant
6. Get dressed and prepared for the day
True or False: Washing your hands thouroughly prevents against the spread of germs
TRUE
What should I put on after I shower?
Deodorant
Name 3 things you need to clean your clothes.
Detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, washer, dryer, water, dirty clothes, laundry hamper, etc.
Name 3 items you need to shower to clean your body.
Shampoo, conditioner, wash cloth, loofah, soap, body wash, towel, etc.