What is general hygiene?

Answer 1

Following parts comes in general hygiene

Mouth Care

Food particles in the mouth decay and cause bacteria to develop, leaving a bad odour to a person's breath. These bacteria can also damage teeth and cause cavities and tooth decay.

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and again before bed, is recommended. Some people brush their teeth after every meal. Brushing for 2-3 minutes each time is recommended. Toothbrush should be changed after 2 months. Apply a small amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush and gently brush a few teeth at a time on all sides in a circular motion. After brushing, you should rinse your mouth with water and spit the water out into a sink. Do not swallow the toothpaste.

Body Odour

Our bodies produce two kinds of sweat: eccrine and apocrine. Apocrine is the body-odour culprit. It is found in the groin and underarm areas. That well-known sweaty smell occurs only after apocrine reacts with the bacteria on our skin. Some of us are "cursed" with bigger and more active apocrine glands than others. And some of us simply aren't as successful as others in getting rid of the bacteria on our skin.

Try these tips:

• Bathe at least once daily with an antibacterial soap such as Safeguard or Dial. If the problem doesn't clear up soon, you might try a prescription soap such as pHisoHex.
• Use a deodorant with aluminum or zinc. Either of these metals should kill odor-causing bacteria. Extremely heavy sweaters should use an antiperspirant/deodorant containing aluminum chloride.
• Launder clothing more often. No matter how busy we get, that trip to the cleaners is a must. Wash clothes at home using an odor-fighting detergent such as Tide.
• Freshen up in the bathroom with a towel as many times as necessary during the day.
• Avoid the regular consumption of spicy or sharp-smelling foods. The odor will come through the pores.

Hand washing

Most infections, especially colds and gastroenteritis, are caught when we put our unwashed hands, which have germs on them, to our mouth. Some infections are caught when other people's dirty hands touch the food we eat. Hands and wrists should be washed with clean soap and water, using a brush if your fingernails are dirty. Dry your hands with something clean, such as paper towels or hot air dryers. You should always wash your hands:

• After using the toilet
• Before making or eating food
• After handling dogs or other animals
• If you have been around someone who is coughing or has a cold.

Hair

As hair is constantly falling out this can result in food being contaminated and so food handlers should wear a suitable head covering, with long hair being adequately tied back. The combing of hair and adjustment of head coverings must not be done in food preparation and handling areas.

Skin Care

Soap and water are essential for keeping the skin clean. A good bath once or twice a day is recommended, especially in tropical countries like India. Those who are involved in active sports or work out to a sweat would do well to take a bath after the activity. A mild soap will do the jobadequately. Germicidal or antiseptic soaps are not essential for the daily bath. You can use a bath sponge for scrubbing. Back brushes and heel scrubbers are available. But do not use abrasive material. Wash off well after soaping. Drying with a clean towel is very important. Avoid sharing soaps and towels.

Around middle age the skin tends to go dry a bit. A moisturizing oil or cream can be used. It is better to use this at night, because if you go out in the sun or commute on dusty roads when the skin is wet, dust sticks to it and oils may also give you a tan.

Nail Care

It takes five months for nails to replace themselves. Grow nails only if you can keep them clean. Short nails make less trouble. Clip nails short, along their shape. Don't cut them so close that it pinches the skin. A healthy body ensures healthy nails. Brittle or discolored nails show up deficiencies or disease conditions.

Answer 2

cleanliness/ smelling good, being fresh and so on