HYGIENE OF MEMBERS

2. ✋ Hand hygiene

🖐️ Our hands touch hundreds of things every day: phones, door handles, money, animals, food.
Because of this, hands can carry bacteria and viruses that can easily reach our mouth, eyes, or nose and make us sick.

When should we wash our hands?

• Before eating 🍽️

• After using the toilet 🚻

• After touching animals 🐶

• After sneezing or coughing 🤧

• After touching dirty objects 🧹
  
  

How to wash our hands properly?

1. Wet your hands well with warm water 🚿

2. Apply soap 🧴

3. Rub well: palms, back of hands, between fingers, and under nails 🧼

4. Scrub for at least 20 seconds ⏳ (about as long as singing "Happy Birthday" twice in your head)

5. Rinse with clean water 🚰

6. Dry your hands with a clean towel or disposable tissue 🖐️➡️🧻
   
   

Little tip: If you don’t have water and soap, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, but remember that washing with water and soap is the most effective! 🧴✨

3. 🦶 Foot hygiene

👣 Our feet carry our body weight all day, they sweat, and are often locked inside shoes.
Without proper care, unpleasant smells, fungi, or irritations can appear.

How to take care of our feet?

• Wash your feet daily with warm water and soap 🧼🚿

• Clean carefully between the toes! 🧽

• Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue 🚰

• Dry carefully, especially between the toes 🧻
  
  

🧦 Socks must be changed daily!
They should be clean and, preferably, made of cotton, to let the skin breathe.

👟 Shoes must be clean, aired out, and not too tight to avoid excessive sweating and blisters.

Taking care of toenails:

• Cut the nails straight across ✂️, not rounded, to avoid ingrown nails.

• Keep the nails clean and dry.
  
  

Important:
If you notice redness, itching, or a very unpleasant smell, you should see a doctor! ⚠️

4. 🚿 Body hygiene (trunk)

🫂 The trunk includes the chest, abdomen, back, and upper body.
This area is exposed to sweat and bacteria, especially after physical activity or on hot days.

How to take care of the trunk?

• Take a daily shower or whenever you sweat a lot 🚿

• Use warm water and a gentle soap 🧼

• Clean each area carefully: neck, chest, abdomen, and back 🫴
  
  

Don’t forget:

• Wash underarms very well! Bacteria multiply quickly in sweaty areas.

• Clean hard-to-reach areas, like the middle of the back. You can use a long-handled sponge for better access. 🧽
  
  

After showering:

• Dry your body with a clean towel 🧻

• Apply moisturizing lotion on dry skin 🧴 to prevent dryness and itching.
  
  

👕 Clothes must be clean and comfortable.
It’s best to choose breathable materials, like cotton.

5. 💡 Practical tips for perfect daily hygiene

• Always use your own towels and change them regularly 🧻

• Avoid aggressive washing or using harsh products (strong perfumes or alcohol-based products) 🚫

• Shower especially after sports or intense activities 🏃‍♂️

• Dry your skin thoroughly after showering, especially in skin folds 🧽

• Change clothes and socks every day 👚🧦

• Regularly check your body for signs of irritation or infection 🔍
  
  

6. 🚫 Common mistakes to avoid

• Rushing or washing superficially 🙈

• Neglecting cleaning between the toes 👣

• Wearing the same clothes or socks for several days 🧦❌

• Not drying properly after showering (especially between toes and underarms) 💨

• Sharing towels with others 🚫🧻
  
  

7. ❓ Self-evaluation questions

• Do I wash my hands whenever needed? 🖐️

• Do I clean my feet properly and daily? 🦶

• Do I take complete showers and clean all body areas? 🚿

• Do I dry my skin well after bathing? 🧻

• Do I change my clothes and socks daily? 👕🧦
  
  

 ❤️ Support message

"Taking care of your body is not just a daily routine — it’s an act of love towards yourself!
Every act of cleanliness protects your health, boosts your confidence, and fills your day with energy! 🌞"