The “key to keeping you healthy”
Hand washing is important. Very important. Good old soap and water, when deployed effectively, can be the most effective weapon against a number of common – but very unpleasant – illnesses, according to a recent report on the Reader’s Digest website.
The article’s author Dawn Yanek also emphasises that the key is to wash your hands correctly and for a long enough time.
Ms. Janek quotes the Director of Epidemiology at Lenox Hill Hospital, Janet Haas, PhD, RN, who recognises that unclean hands that are used to prepare and then eat food will contaminate it. As an example, she cites that “…teaching people about handwashing can reduce diarrheal illnesses in immunocompromised people by up to 58 percent”.
The correct hand washing technique is also showcased:-
“Keep rubbing for 20 seconds, making sure to get soap between fingers and on the backs of hands—and don’t forget the thumbs!”
Controlling these illnesses with effective hand washing
“The following 14 illnesses are just a few of the ones that you can prevent with thorough handwashing” says the report.
- Norovirus
- Influenza
- Salmonellosis
- Hepatitis A
- Giardiasis
- E. coli
- The common cold
- Strep throat
- RSV
- Cytomegalovirus
- Pink eye
- Mononucleosis
- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
- Staph
14 Diseases You Can Prevent Just by Washing Your Hands »
Hand wash units – right where they’re needed!
Teal portable hand wash units are available to hire or buy.
TEAL produces an incredible range of mobile sinks and portable basins for every type of hand washing situation for use by anyone who needs to wash their hands effectively, whether they’re in an office environment, temporary accommodation or out in the field on a daily basis.
There are vehicle mounted, wall mounted, mains powered and free standing hand wash stations as well as mobile sinks with pre-heated hot water.
The TEAL range of mobile sinks includes the MediWash, Hygienius and Hygienius ProWash, BigSynk, Super Stallette, TEALwash, Handeman Xtra, Compact Classic and WashStand.