Rules of Personal Hygiene

Rules of Personal Hygiene
Written By
Ron Augustine
Ron Augustine
Published: Jan 7, 2010
Updated: Jan 10, 2019
1 minute read
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Personal hygiene is the upkeep of an individuals appearance, cleanliness and general health. It requires a balanced share of washing and grooming, but not in excessive amounts. A few simple rules contribute to help maintain a general healthy hygiene level.

Hair

Hair should be washed with warm water and shampooed two to three times a week. It should also be kept trimmed. Get a haircut once a month to avoid unhealthy or scraggly hair.

Body

Every one or two days, the entire body should be washed with soap and warm water. After rinsing the body off, deodorant should be used on the armpits.

Teeth

Teeth should be brushed once or twice a day with toothpaste. Flossing should also take place once a day, and mouthwash can be used if desired.

Clothes

Some articles like dress shirts and blouses, jeans, and sweaters may be worn multiple times before washing, but socks and underwear should be washed after a single wear.

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Undercarriage

After a bowel movement, the anus and surrounding area should be wiped with toilet paper or wet wipes.

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Ron Augustine

Ron Augustine is a rookie freelance writer and producer who has worked primarily in radio and print media for Chicago Public Radio's Sound Opinions, Relevant Magazine, WMBI Chicago and the Burnside Writers Collective. He graduated Moody…

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