This highly valued proverb is known amongst generations.And it teaches us about the value if cleanliness.For a clean and healthy enviroment Cleanliness is one of the most important practices,which we need adhere to.It is quite essential for all  of us to know and learn about cleanliness,hygiene,sanitation and also various diseases,which are caused due to poor hygiene conditions.It c ould either be regarding  personal hygiene or public hygiene.It is our social responsibility ro keep our neighborhood clean and safe.

Moreover,Islam instructed Muslims to maintain the cleanliness of self and that of the roads and streets.This is considered a charity to eliminate the streets from impurities and filth.The Prophet PBUH strictly warned against it and considered it one of the reasons to provoke Allah is curse and the people is curse,saying.
" Beware of the three acts that cause others to curse you: relieving yourselves in a watering place,on foot paths or shaded places."(Abu Dawud,No 26)
Cleanliness is the pathway to health and strength.Islam wants a healthy and strong Muslim society which is immune against infectious deseases and is capable of the understanding and applying God is message and carrying it away to the whole world.The Holy Quran says:
"You are the best community that hath been raised up for mankind enjoining what is right,forbidding what is wrong,and believing in Allah."(Surah Al-Imran,3:110)
It is important for one to start following certain habits such as keeping our surroundings clean & avoid littering in public.Throwing garbage in the streets,roads or parks has become a common practice in our society.In public places dustbins are seldom found.Even if dustbins are installed,people do not use them properly.Rather,they prefer to throw garbage outside them.It is also observed that people clean their homes and shops and throw the garbage on the street without considering its implications.It is evident that even students throw garbage on the ground even in the presence of garbage bins.Therefore, cleanliness will keep our society free from diseases such as Dengue,Swine Flu,Jaundice or any other fast spreading illnesses.
These are some ways in which we can keep our surroundings clean.
Do not litter in public places and roads.Set a good example.Use dust bins,it will help in keeping the society clean.If society is plagued by litter then consult with your society members and other authorities in order to raise awareness.Work with them and volunteers to clean the litters.
Plant trees in your society or we can also adapt any tree and take care of that.Trees will help in controlling the pollution at least a little bit.Having lots of trees in your society will help you have fresh air  for you and your kids,maintain good health,and with a beautiful green society you can inspire others to follow the track and save the city and environment.
Islam is greatly in favour of the sowing and growing  of trees so that the environment could stay healthy and humans could benefit from such kind of sowing.The Holy Prophet PBUH said.
"If you have a sapling,if you have the time,be certain to plant it,even if Doomsday starts to break forth."(Al-Munawi,Fayd al-Qadir,ill,30)
No other worldly environmental law  can present the importance and imperativeness of plantation as does this  hadith of Prophet PBUH .Hence,for a Muslim it is of grave importance to pay attention towards plantation even in the direst circumstances.
In another hadith,Prophet Muhammad PBUH said:
"Whoever reclaims and cultivates dry,barren land will be rewarded by God for the act.So long as men and animals benefit from it He will record it for him as almsgiving."(Al-Munawi,fayd al-Qadir,vi,39; Haythami,Majmau al-Zawaaid,iv,67-8)
Thus, this hadith shows that how Islam has associated protection and preservation of plantation and environment with reward.Hence,when a Muslim sows and grows a tree, it is not just the environmental benefits that come from it, rather there is reward for it as well that awaits in the world hereafter.
Restore water,use eco-friendly things,do not dump electronic gadgets etc.Be eco-friendly by using bicycle instead of cars that makes a lot of noise and increases pollution.
By making sure that you and your surroundings are clean,you will be keeping your loved ones away from deadly diseases and most of all you will be helping everyone live a happy and a healthy life..