💡 Hygiene — Fun Facts

Your fingernails grow faster than your toenails.

Fingernails grow about twice as fast as toenails. That is why you trim them more often.

A sneeze can shoot out of your nose faster than you can run.

Air rushes out quickly to push away tickly dust. That is why we always cover it up.

Combing your hair keeps it neat and free of tangles.

Start at the bottom and work your way up. That way the tangles come out gently.

Covering a sneeze with your elbow helps stop germs from spreading.

A sneeze bursts out very fast. Catching it in your elbow keeps your hands nice and clean.

Taking a bath washes away dirt and helps you feel fresh.

Warm water and soap clean your whole body. You feel cosy and clean afterwards.

Brushing your teeth keeps them clean, healthy, and strong.

Brush in the morning and again before bed. Little circles help clean every single tooth.

Washing your hands with soap helps wash tiny germs away.

Soap and water make germs slippery so they rinse off. Wash for as long as it takes to sing a short song.