Man does not live by soap

alone; and hygiene, or even

health, is not much good unless
you can take a healthy view of
it -- or, better still, feel a
healthy indifference to it.Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Prepared by :
Cabelos, Henry
Concepcion, Kimberly Trisha R.
Salazar, Arlyn

SYSTEMS PLUS COLLEGE FOUNDATION

BALIBAGO ANGELES CITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Level II
PRESENT

PERSONAL
HYGIENE

Personal Hygiene The First Step to Good Health and

cleanliness!!!
Personal hygiene entails more than just being
clean. It includes the many practices that help
people be, and stay, healthy.
They need to be aware of the harm that these dirt can

Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate
teeth or damage gums.
1. Place bristles along the gumline at a 45-degree angle. Bristles
should contact both the tooth surface and the gumline.
2. Gently brush the outer tooth surfaces of 2-3 teeth using a
vibrating back & forth rolling motion. Move brush to the next
group of 2-3 teeth and repeat.

cause and how simple measures like washing

hands repeatedly can help prevent

diseases like typhoid, cholera, worm
infestation etc. from spreading.
The risk of diarrhoeal infection that causes one child death every 30

3. Maintain a 45-degree angle with bristles contacting the tooth

surface and gumline. Gently brush using back, forth, and rolling
motion along all of the inner tooth surfaces.
4. Tilt brush vertically behind the front teeth. Make several up &
down strokes using the front half of the brush.

seconds globally , can be reduced by 47 per cent by the simple process of washing
hands with soap. Developing good habits related to sleep cycle, nutrition and cleanliness are
also likely to positively impact their academic performance.

First we need to know what are the ways to have a proper

hygiene in our body.

5. Place the brush against the biting surface of the teeth & use a
gentle back & forth scrubbing motion. Brush the tongue from back
to front to remove odor-producing bacteria.

Care of the nails: Nails should always be kept clean

and neatly trimmed or filed. Dirt and bacteria can get
trapped in nails that aren't clean.

Use a separate nail cutter for each member of the family

and you should have a separate nail cutters for the
fingernails and toenails
Put alcohol in cleaning nail cutters
Steps to Clean the Inner Ear:
STEPS IN BRUSHING YOUR TEETH PROPERLY

 Use a damp washcloth or a tissue to wipe away earwax from the opening of your ear
canal.
If you have water in your ears after bathing or swimming, tilt your head until it drips out
or hold a hair dryer set on "low" near your ear.

NOTE: SING THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG TWICE WHILE DOING HAND WASHING

You Will Need: Soft cloth, Water, Cotton swabs

Steps to Clean the Outer Ear:
1. Begin by moistening a soft cloth with warm water.
2. Squeeze the cloth out so that it is only damp.
3. Wipe the outer ear.
4. Remember to clean behind your ears as well. While there is no waxy build up there,
it can collect dead skin and develop a build up.
5. Cotton swabs can be used to clean the folds of the outer ear. It is not recommended
that you insert a cotton swab into the ear canal. This can push the wax further into
the ear as well as damage the inner ear.

Taking care of the teeth

When should you wash your hands?

Dental hygiene is made up of brushing your teeth with toothpaste at

least two times each day, flossing your teeth often, trying not to eat
too many sweets that will rot your teeth and seeing your dentist for
regular check-ups.
Taking good care of your mouth and teeth will help you to have
pleasant breath, a nice smile and fewer cavities.
Remember: To replace your toothbrush every three to four months
.

HAND WASHING is the first step to prevent spreading

diseases
YOU WILL NEED: SOAP, HAND CLOTH, WATER

After using the toilet

Handling raw food (before and after)
Touching the hair, face, or body
Sneezing or coughing
Eating or drinking
Handling chemicals
Taking out garbage or trash
Clearing Tables
Touching clothing or aprons Touching un-sanitized equipment, work surfaces, or
wash cloths

Good Grooming- having well washed neat hair,

combing the hair neatly, clipping nails, clean face and hands,
wearing neat clothes, wearing proper and clean socks and
shoes,

Taking a bath daily to keep the dirt and odors away.

1. LICE aren't dangerous and they don't spread

The brand of soap is NOT important. As long

as it performs the function of cleaning up the skin
without harming it in any fashion, it is fine to be used.

disease, but they are contagious and can just be

downright annoying. Their bites may cause a
child's scalp to become itchy and inflamed, and
persistent scratching may lead to skin irritation
and even infection.

Remember to wash your

body all over, including
the private parts. A
good rule to follow is
to take at least one
bath or shower each day no matter what and then if you
get dirty and smelly while playing, you will need to get
clean after your activities.

2. DANDRUFF are the small pieces of dead skin in a

person's hair.Ringworm of scalp
Some potential causes for dandruff have been
suggested, including increased oil production

of the skin and increases in certain skin

secretions but the exact cause of dandruff has never been established.

STEPS IN TAKING A BATH AND CARING FOR THE HAIR

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Undress
Brush or comb your hair

Turn on the water to your preferred temperature

Monitor the temperature.
Wet your entire body.
Massage a small amount of shampoo into your scalp.
Thoroughly rinse all of the shampoo and conditioner out of your hair
Wet your washcloth well
Apply your bar soap to your washcloth
Rinse off the soap
Give yourself a final rinse
Turn off the water
Exit the shower

14. Now is a good time to put on moisturizer, deodorant, body powder, or anything else
you may need to put on that you can't put on when clothes cover your body
15. Put your clean clothes on
16. Gather all your belongings and leave the shower.

COMMON PROBLEMS WITH HAIR

Taking care of the nose

Avoid picking the nose. Clean the nose while having a bath.
Avoid cleaning and blowing the nose in public places.
Use a tissue in getting the dirt on your nose

Taking care of the ears: It's satisfying to dig earwax out of your ears with a
cotton-tipped swab, but you're actually damaging your ear and pushing wax farther in
your ear