How to Take Care of Your Hygiene: 13 Steps

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

Taking care of your personal hygiene is important not only to look your best and smell pleasant every day, but also to prevent infectious diseases. Taking the right precautions can help you not contract diseases and not transmit them to those close to you. Read this article to learn how to take care of personal hygiene for your appearance and health.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Starting on the Right Foot

Step 1. Take a shower every day

It is the best way to get rid of dirt, sweat and germs that you have accumulated during the day, and to prevent hygiene-related illnesses. Plus, taking a shower every day will help you look and feel better.

• Use a lofaah, sponge or towel to clean your entire body, removing dead skin and dirt.
• don't wash your hair every day, invest in a cap and wash with soap and water.
• If you don't want to take a shower, rinse your face, private parts and armpits at the end of the day.

Step 2. Choose a facial cleanser to use every day

Remember that the skin on your face is more sensitive than that on other parts of the body. You can use a cleanser in the shower or wash your face separately on the sink.

• Consider your skin type when choosing a facial cleanser. If you have very dry skin, avoid products that contain a lot of alcohol, as they will make it even drier. If you have very sensitive skin, choose a hypoallergenic product that contains fewer harsh chemicals.
• If you wear a lot of makeup, find a cleanser that also does this. Otherwise, buy makeup remover and remove all makeup before washing your face.

Step 3. Brush your teeth every morning and every night

Brushing your teeth regularly prevents gum disease, which has been linked to other diseases elsewhere in the body, such as heart disease, heart attacks, and diabetes. It is very important to brush your teeth especially after eating sweet or acidic foods that will erode your teeth.

• To keep your gums healthy, take a toothbrush and travel toothpaste with you to brush your teeth after meals.

• Floss every night to prevent gingivitis.

  

  Step 4. Use some deodorant

  Antiperspirants will help you control sweat, and deodorants will cover up unpleasant odors caused by sweat. Try to use a natural, aluminum-free deodorant to reduce the potential risks associated with traditional deodorants.

  • If you decide to use a deodorant every day, use it at least in cases where you will sweat a lot or on special occasions. Use a deodorant before playing sports, when you go to the gym or on formal occasions.
  • If you don't use a deodorant, then wash your armpits with soap and water throughout the day to remove odors.

  

  Step 5. Wash your clothes after wearing them

  In general, shirts should be washed after each use, while pants can be worn a few times before needing to be washed. Use your judgment to decide how often to wash your clothes.

  • Remove stains from clothes before putting them on.
  • Iron the creases and use a lint remover to remove lint and hair from clothes.

  

  Step 6. Trim your hair every 4-8 weeks

  Whether you are looking to grow your hair or prefer to keep it short, cutting your hair will keep it healthy, free you from split ends, and give you a cleaner, healthier look.

  

  Step 7. Trim your fingernails and toenails regularly

  Not only will you heal the appearance of your hands and feet, but you will prevent ingrown toenails, breakage and other potential damage to your nails. How often you need to cut them depends on how long you want to keep them long. To decide, consider how much you use your hands each day. If you spend a lot of time typing on the computer, short nails are the best choice for you. If you prefer to have long nails, remember to trim them from time to time to avoid breakage.

  Clean well under your nails to prevent bacterial infections

  Part 2 of 2: Preventing Diseases

  

  Step 1. Wash your hands with soap and water

  It is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to other people. Wash your hands after going to the bathroom before, during and after preparing dinner; before eating; before and after caring for a sick person; after blowing your nose, after coughing or sneezing; after touching animals or animal waste.

  • Always carry disinfectant with you if you can't go to the bathroom to wash your hands.

    

    Step 2. Clean your house surfaces regularly

    You should clean kitchen countertops, floors, showers and dining tables at least once a week with soap and water or a traditional household cleaner. If you live with other people, you can alternate this chore with the other tenants.

    • Use an eco-friendly cleaner that contains fewer harsh chemicals than traditional brands.

    • Always clean the shoes on the doormat before entering the house. You can take off your shoes right after entering, and ask your guests to do the same. This will prevent the spread of dirt and mud around the house.

      

      Step 3. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze

      This is very important if you want to avoid spreading germs to those around you. Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water after coughing or sneezing.

      

      Step 4. Don't share razors, towels, or makeup with other people

      Sharing personal items like these increases the risk of transmitting bacterial infections. If you share towels or clothes, be sure to wash them before and after you check them out.

      

      Step 5. Change your tampon regularly

      Women who use tampons should change them at least once every 4 to 8 hours to reduce the chance of getting Toxic Shock Syndrome, a potentially fatal bacterial infection caused by tampons. If you know you will be sleeping for more than eight hours, use a traditional sanitary pad instead of a tampon.

      

      Step 6. Visit your doctor regularly

      Seeing your doctor regularly will allow you to deal with infections and illnesses right away, making treatment much easier. Visit your general practitioner, your dentist, your gynecologist, your cardiologist, or any other doctor who follows you (depending on your medical condition) on a regular basis.