Hygiene is an umbrella term that includes any\npractice or activity that you do to keep things healthy and clean. This\ncomprises of basic things such as washing your hands, brushing and getting your kids to floss<\/a> every day, coughing into your elbow, and cleaning your house\nregularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Collins dictionary defines hygiene as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe practice of keeping yourself and your\nsurroundings clean, especially to prevent illness or the spread of diseases.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n A study at Duke University<\/a> found that more than 40% of the actions we perform daily aren\u2019t\nactual decisions, but habits. So implementing the right ones early on is a\ngreat way to teach your kids how to stay healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Percentage with high household hygiene score<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting started<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The internet is overflowing with information\nabout personal hygiene. And though that is the first line of defense, I want to\ndiscuss something a bit more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the caregiver of the family, it is essential\nthat you maintain a hygienic environment. This reduces the chances of spreading\ndiseases and illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So start off by developing an excellent daily\nsystem. Remember to begin with the basics and build up a regular routine. It\nmay seem demanding at first, but in no time at all, you\u2019ll see the results and\nreap the rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All you need is a bit of motivation. What you do\nevery day will have a direct impact on the quality of your life. So it\u2019s time\nto adopt the following habits and start transforming your life today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shall we begin?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Wash your hands<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to improve hygiene, wash your hands\nmore often. Simply use a hand sanitizer or wash up with soap and water. It\u2019s\nnecessary to get rid of the germs on your hands, especially after using the\nbathroom, throwing away the garbage, before making food, and after eating it.\nThat way you\u2019ll snip the spread of germs in the bud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Remove the clutter<\/p>\n\n\n\n We live in a period where the generation believes\nin ‘too much’. So the first step is to get rid of everything you don\u2019t need.\nLess clutter equates to less mess. So it\u2019s easier to clean and maintain a house\nwhere few, essential belongings exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t let things pile up, whether it is the\nlaundry or the dishes. Discard junk mail as soon as possible. As you move from\nroom to room, pick up items that you don\u2019t need. Most importantly, enforce the\nrule, \u201cIf you take it out, you\u2019ve got to put it away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Maintain your kitchen<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though this could be an entire blog on its\nown, let\u2019s stick to the bare minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A kitchen is the center of livelihood of every\nhome. Full of life and activity, it tends to get the dirtiest. A few daily\nhabits are enough to keep everything spick and span. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it may initially seem like a lot, once you\nincorporate them into your daily routine, it won\u2019t take more than a few minutes\nevery night. And you\u2019ll be happy with what you did when you walk into a clean,\norganized kitchen the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/familyfitnessfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Hygiene-graph.png\")
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