Summer Hygine

How often should a towel be cleaned in the summer?

• Once a week

• Every Single Day

• Never!

• I'm stumped, i don't know

Answer explanation

In the same way that dirt, sweat and skin cells collect on our bed sheets, they collect on towels. Plus the dampness from water it can cause towels to smell foul over time. washing them more frequently in the summer can avoid this.

How often should bed sheets and pillowcases be washed in the summer?

• Once a month

• Once a week

• every other month

• I have no clue, tell me

Answer explanation

As we sleep natural oils and skin cells collect on our sheets. in the summer sweat is add to this along with allergens from outside. Washing sheets more often can prevent skin irritation, and exposure to allergens

What type of shoes should be worn in the summer?

• fuzzy slippers

• Boots with thick lining

• light breathable shoes

• iykyk

Answer explanation

Feet sweat more in the summer. When feet and socks get damp they begin to smell. Breathable footwear help to keep feet and socks dry and reduce odour

what type of clothing keeps you cool in the summer?

• head to toe leather

• Bulky Sweater

• Loose-fitting clothes

• Please tell me

Answer explanation

Tight fitting clothing, and bulky clothing can cause more sweat in the summer months. This may create an increase in unwanted body odour. With loose fitting clothing skin is likely to stay dry for longer.

How much water should you drink in the summer?

• 10 - 15

  cups

• 8 - 12

  cups

• 1 cup

• enlighten me

Answer explanation

Not many of us drink the recommended amount daily in the summer it's even more important to stay hydrated

How often is it recommended to shower in the summer ?

• three times a week

• once a day

• twice a day

• every other day

Answer explanation

If normally, your hygiene practice is to shower less than once a day, than increasing the frequency in the summer is important. You may not adjust to showering twice a day immediately. Start with once a day. Showers are a great way to cool down in the summer months

what type of material is best for clothing in the summer?

• Cotton

• Fuzzy Wool

• Leather

• its hard to choose just one

Answer explanation

Cotton is considered to be one of the most breathable materials. Meaning air passes through it easily. Which means that it will help skin stay dry even when it's hot outside. Other materials like leather and polyester are less breathable which causes skin to remain moist. this can lead to unwanted body odour.

when should you use sunscreen in the summer?

• everyday

• before you go outside

• only on sundays

• only on cloudy days

Answer explanation

The sun is still shinning even on cloudy days. Long term sun damage, and even sunburns can occur on cloudy days

when should deodorant/antiperspirant be used

• Never

• throughout the day

• first thing in the morning

• after showering

Answer explanation

Antiperspirant is best used before the body begins to sweat, as it is meant to keep the area of skin where it is applied dry and therefore no unwanted body odour. Deodorant can be used at any time as it is meant to mask the scent body odour.

What should you check your skin for in the summer?

• sun burn

• dry skin

• How should i know?

• bug bites

Answer explanation

Some bug bites can lead to life long illnesses. Checking your skin for bug bites can help to identify if medical attention is necessary.