Personal Hygiene Checklist
Table of Contents
Hand Washing
Keep your hands clean and washed throughout the day.
Wash your hands regularly, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Always wash your hands before eating or meal preparation.
Make sure your hands are clean when removing or inserting contact lenses.
Always wash hand before administering medicine or attending to wounds or an ill person.
Wash your hands after handling garbage or other soiled materials.
Make sure to wash your hands after blowing your nose, toileting or caring for an injured or sick person.
Mouth Care
Brush your teeth daily to prevent cavities, tooth decay and bad breath.
Brush with a toothpaste that contains fluoride at least twice a day.
Check the toothpaste packaging to see whether the ADA has approved your toothpaste.
Use dental floss to remove food and bacteria every time you brush.
Replace your toothbrush at least every three to four months.
Always thoroughly rinse the toothbrush after use.
Never share toothbrushes.
Nail Care
Keep your finger nails clean and trimmed.
Use a nail brush to gently scrub under the nails each time that you wash your hands.
Use an orangewood stick to remove dirt from underneath the nails.
Keep the nails neatly cut down and filed.
Trim away hangnails as they occur.
Always file the nails in one direction.
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Presented by:
Kimberly French
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Introduction
Who it's for
This Personal Hygiene Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Personal Hygiene essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Personal Hygiene structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Personal Hygiene Checklist
- Save Personal Hygiene Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Personal Hygiene (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.