It would seem that public hygiene protocol is not something easily forgotten since it is a standard taught since kindergarten, underscored in middle school, and essential to get your college diploma. Yet there are times, more often than we’d like to admit, that we may know the “do’s” and “don’ts” of social proprieties but choose not to embrace them.
Stay classy and clean with these simple tips on how to display good hygiene when out in public.
1.Cover your mouth:
This one is a no-brainer but deserves to be first on the list. Hearing you sneeze or cough is one thing; feeling either of these is entirely another. Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and keep your hands clean by using your upper arm as a shield.
Stay away from people sneezing and coughing. It is a given that one must cough or sneeze into a tissue paper or a large handkerchief – but many don’t! Not covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze is a sure way of spreading your illness far and wide. The germs can settle on another person’s skin or hands, or if another person is close enough, they can settle right near the eyes and nose and make the other person sick. It is best to steer clear of people who constantly sneeze and cough.
2.One tissue does not conquer all:
Feeling under the weather? Looking and feeling your best can be difficult when your sinuses and lungs are working against you. You can do your best to show you care about public hygiene by following the rules of thumb, such as washing your hands regularly, using hand sanitizer, and pulling out clean tissues every time you need to use them in public.
You might be outdoor the entire day, and soon, your hands and face will feel grubby. Germs and bacteria thrive on unclean, oily skin. You can keep antibacterial wet tissues in your bag, as well as a small bottle of antibacterial hand washing liquid. If you get access to water, you can quickly wash your hands and refresh your face.
3.Watch for bad habits:
Bad habits like biting your nails, playing with your hair, or touching your face can work against the image you’re trying to project. These habits are also a way that unwanted grime, oils, and bacteria can spread from different areas of your body and eventually onto objects you touch. Do yourself (and others) a favor by keeping your hands away from the top half of your body whenever possible.
4. Launder:
Laundry is an arduous (and thankless) task, but few public hygiene no-nos worse than dirty clothes. Designate one day of the week as laundry day and stick to it. Invest in a dependable iron and ironing board, and carry a stain remover in your purse or briefcase.
5.Use FLASR:
For smokeless tobacco users, a small, spill-proof spittoon is necessary and the ultimate display of good public hygiene. Fortunately for these individuals, there’s FLASR, an Atlanta-based company that specializes in exactly that. The FLASR spittoon has a pocket-size chic design and features a secure locking mechanism to avoid messy mishaps.
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