Personal hygiene refers to the practices that individuals undertake to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of diseases. Good personal hygiene is essential for maintaining physical and mental health, and it can help prevent the spread of hygiene-related diseases. Personal hygiene practices include:
- Cleaning your body every day, including bathing or showering.
- Washing your hands with soap after going to the toilet, coughing, or sneezing.
- Brushing your teeth twice a day.
- Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when sneezing or coughing.
- Washing your hands after handling pets and other animals.
To slow the spread of COVID-19, it is recommended to wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, clean and disinfect surfaces and objects you use often, and increase the amount of fresh air by opening windows or changing air conditioning.
Personal hygiene practices can vary depending on culture and personal preferences. However, some common types of personal hygiene include:
- Toilet hygiene, such as washing your hands after using the restroom.
- Dental hygiene, such as brushing your teeth twice a day.
- Foot hygiene, such as washing your feet and changing your socks regularly[[6]](https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/helping-hands/person...
