Wash your hands, keep your food covered and make sure you drink clean healthy water – I am sure this is not the first time you are listening to this! It does not matter how many times this has been said; one cannot reinforce enough how much hygiene is important for staying healthy.

Hygiene is the first step to good health – here are five non-negotiable lesser known hygiene checks to keep you in place!

 

1.       Foot Care

Our feet are possibly the most ignored part of our body and we seldom pay a lot of attention to our feet – Remember to wash your feet properly, wear comfortable shoes and socks to keep feet clean. It is also really important to make sure that your shoes are the right fit and are maintained well!

 

2.       Nail care

Did you know that keeping your nails short and healthy can keep germs at bay and reduces your risk of infection? Make sure you trim your nails regularly, clean them every day to ensure there is no dirt in between them and also moisturize your nails and cuticles to keep them soft!

 

3.       Dental Hygiene

Brushing your teeth twice a day is essential to keep your teeth free of germs and flossing your teeth will also help remove food stuck in between your teeth. Not just your teeth – even the brush you use needs to be clean! So make sure you replace your toothbrush once every three months to stay hygienic.

4.       Keep work spaces clean

You spend a large part of your day at your work desk and this is one of the major areas where germs and bacteria can breed! Make sure you use disinfectants to keep your desk space, mobile phones and laptops clean as infections can easily spread.

5.        Washing your hands

This one cannot be said enough times! You must wash your hands before and after eating, after you use the restroom or even after you cough or sneeze. It is very useful to keep an alcohol based sanitizer with you handy so that you can always keep your hands clean.

Reference:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/personal-hygiene-20-tips-for-better-personal-care/articleshow/17371587.cms