Hygiene: 

Hygiene refers to practices and habits that help maintain cleanliness and prevent diseases. It includes personal hygiene (body care), home hygiene (clean surroundings), and food hygiene (safe eating habits). Good hygiene is essential for a healthy lifestyle, preventing infections, and promoting overall well-being.

Key Features of Hygiene:

✅ Prevents Illness – Reduces the risk of infections, diseases, and germs.
✅ Promotes Cleanliness – Ensures freshness and a pleasant environment.
✅ Boosts Confidence – Cleanliness improves self-esteem and social interactions.
✅ Includes Personal & Environmental Care – Covers hand hygiene, oral care, home cleanliness, and food safety.
✅ Supports a Healthy Lifestyle – Helps maintain physical and mental well-being.

How to Maintain Good Hygiene:

🔹 Personal Hygiene:
✔ Bathe daily with soap and water.
✔ Brush teeth twice a day and use mouthwash.
✔ Wash hands regularly with soap (before eating, after using the restroom).
✔ Trim nails and keep them clean.
✔ Wear clean clothes and change undergarments daily.

🔹 Home Hygiene:
✔ Clean floors, surfaces, and furniture regularly.
✔ Use disinfectants to kill germs and bacteria.
✔ Dispose of garbage properly to prevent pest infestations.
✔ Keep the kitchen and bathroom clean and dry.

🔹 Food Hygiene:
✔ Wash fruits and vegetables before eating.
✔ Store food properly to avoid contamination.
✔ Avoid eating expired or spoiled food.
✔ Cook food at the right temperature to kill bacteria.

🔹 Hand Hygiene:
✔ Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap.
✔ Use hand sanitizer when soap isn’t available.
✔ Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.

Maintaining hygiene is essential for a disease-free, fresh, and healthy life.