How to Use hygiene in a Sentence

hygiene

noun
  • Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
  • He has very poor personal hygiene.
  • Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental hygiene.
  • It is not caused by poor hygiene.
    — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • But the lumps weren’t caused by poor hygiene or weight.
    — Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In order to have good sleep hygiene, make your room cool and dark.
    — Katharine Gammon, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The fatigue from burnout isn’t poor sleep hygiene.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But sometimes good sleep hygiene isn’t enough.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2025
  • There will be free coats for kids, free masks and free hygiene items while supplies last.
    — Carol Kovach, cleveland, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Then, try to focus on good sleep hygiene for your next bedtime.
    — Melissa Matthew, SELF, 11 Aug. 2021
  • One way to improve your oral hygiene is to adopt an oral-care routine.
    — Jaclyn Smock, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Most stores cannot accept them due to hygiene standards.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Most stores cannot accept them due to hygiene standards.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The answer, in short, is that washing rice is not about hygiene.
    — Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
  • With proper hygiene, there are ways to slow the buildup of bathtub stains.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
  • All day, all night, hours straight—with little thought to food or hygiene or home or even friends.
    — Eliana Ramage september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • More questions about hygiene popped up throughout the town hall.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Snow-bathing is also, of course, about hygiene and keeping the body clean.
    — Kiliii Yüyan, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2020
  • The humble toothbrush can help with a whole lot more than just your dental hygiene.
    — Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Of course, oral hygiene is just one piece of the hydration puzzle.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Cover two people for three loads each, a meal and hygiene products.
    — oregonlive, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Bad oral hygiene and an unhealthy gut are frequently to blame.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
  • Following any of these steps can lead to better sleep hygiene.
    — Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • That includes the basics, like hygiene item, food and coats in the winter.
    — Bo Evans, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The durable and easy-to-clean cover ensures longevity and hygiene.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
  • Jensen stopped traffic to give hygiene kits to homeless women.
    — Pj Green january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Yes, hygiene directly impacts both eye health and wear time.
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Stay away from certain hygiene products.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026

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