How Frequent Should You Wash Your Hands Daily?
Hey Greencleani friends! 👋 Especially for all the mums and dads out there, keeping hands clean is top of mind, right? We often wonder, especially with busy little ones, "Are we washing our hands enough?" It's a really common question!
So today, let's touch on the basics of when experts recommend washing up, and then dive into how we can make this super important, frequent habit much kinder to our skin and our lovely planet.
First Things First: When is Handwashing Essential?
Good hand hygiene is one of the best ways to stop germs from spreading and keep our families healthy. While everyone's daily routine is different, health authorities like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) generally recommend washing hands at key moments, including:
- Before, during, and after preparing food
- Before eating food
- After using the toilet
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After touching garbage
- After touching animals, animal feed, or animal waste
- Whenever hands look visibly dirty
Okay, So We Wash Often... But How Sustainably?
Knowing we need to wash our hands frequently throughout the day highlights something else: the potential impact of how we wash. Think about it:
- Plastic Bottles: How many plastic hand soap pump bottles does your household go through?
- Ingredients: Are the soaps gentle, or do they leave hands feeling dry and contain harsh chemicals going down the drain?
- Water Usage: Is the tap running the whole time?
The great news is, frequent handwashing doesn't have to mean a heavy environmental footprint! Here are some simple, eco-friendly swaps:
Tip #1: Refill Beautifully with Our Glass Foaming System!
Say goodbye to that endless parade of plastic pump bottles cluttering your sink! The Greencleani Eco Starter Kit includes our elegant, reusable GLASS foaming hand soap dispenser. It’s designed to look beautiful in your bathroom or kitchen and last for ages, completely eliminating the need for disposable plastic bottles. You simply refill this stylish dispenser using our clever handsoap eco tablets – just add water! This system makes it easy to Reduce single-use plastic and fully embrace the Reuse & Refill cycle for your daily handwashing. Plus, who doesn't love that luxurious foaming action?
Tip #2: Gentle Ingredients = Happy Hands
What goes into those Greencleani handsoap tablets? Only the good stuff! We believe clean hands shouldn't come at the cost of dry, irritated skin or harm to our environment. Our handsoap tablets dissolve into a gentle foaming cleanser formulated with non-toxic, plant-derived ingredients. They're biodegradable, kind to sensitive skin (yes, even little hands!), and effectively wash away dirt and germs without harsh chemicals. Enjoy the light, refreshing OCEAN scent for a pure, worry-free clean every time you wash.
Tip #3: Wash Wisely – Turn Off the Tap!
This one is simple but saves so much water!
- The Habit: Wet your hands, get some soap, and then turn off the tap while you lather up properly (remember the 20-second rule – maybe hum the 'Happy Birthday' song twice, or 'Rasa Sayang' once!). Turn the tap back on only when you're ready to rinse. Easy!
Healthy Hands, Healthy Planet
Keeping hands clean is vital for our family's health. And by making a few mindful swaps in how we wash, we can also protect our skin and contribute positively to a healthier environment with less plastic waste and fewer harsh chemicals going into our waterways.
It is the Go Green, Live Clean way of life – taking simple, sustainable actions in our daily routines.
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