Does the word, "personal hygiene" make you glow with pride or think of all the fights with your child over brushing her teeth? Make a chart for flossing and brushing if necessary. Concentrate on one item at a time. Pay attention to hand washing too. Would a particular brand of soap make a difference? Is your child interested in the properties of anti-bacterial lotion? Ask, "Why does it work without water? Let’s try it out and think about why it could be effective." If you approach it more like an experiment that may help reluctant washers. Adding favorite toys or music at bath time might add an element of fun to the proceedings too!