Global Handwashing Day: Prioritizing Hygiene with OoYes

Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective measures to prevent diseases and infections. In honor of Global Handwashing Day, we’ll explore why this practice is so important and how to properly perform it to stay healthy and protected.

How to Wash Your Hands Properly

To achieve complete disinfection of the hands, it's important to follow several basic steps, which you can see in the diagram below:

• Wet your hands with warm water.
• Apply enough soap to cover all parts of your hands.
• Rub your palms together vigorously, the backs of your hands, and between your fingers.
• Don’t forget to scrub your thumbs and the tips of your fingers.
• Continue washing your hands for at least 20 seconds.
• Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean towel or paper towel

This method ensures the complete removal of microbes and dirt that can expose us to risks.

Wash Your Hands After…

We often forget that everyday objects and places can be sources of bacteria. Here are some of the most contaminated places, after touching which it's good to wash your hands:

• Phones and tablets – one of the dirtiest items we touch daily.
• Keyboards and mice – constant use gathers dirt and microbes.
• Public transport – handles, seats, and doors are sources of bacteria.
• ATMs and payment terminals – touched by hundreds of people daily.
• Money – banknotes and coins can carry germs, even when they appear clean.
• Doors of public buildings – handles are often carriers of bacteria.

Washing your hands after touching these items and areas is essential to prevent viruses and bacteria.

Interesting Facts About Handwashing

• Washing hands with soap reduces the risk of spreading diarrheal diseases by up to 40%.
• A person touches their face an average of 23 times per hour, which increases the risk of infection if hands are not clean.
• Effective handwashing can prevent 1 out of every 3 diseases related to respiratory infections like the flu.

We can carry up to 10 million bacteria on our hands, which reproduce faster without regular washing.

Handwashing in Places with Limited Water Access

Handwashing is easy when we have constant access to running water, but what do we do in places with limited resources? This is where OoYes comes in with our mobile sinks, which are an ideal solution for outdoor events, camping, or places without access to plumbing.

With our equipment, we ensure reliable and convenient hygiene maintenance even in places with limited water access. Regardless of the event scale, we are a reliable partner providing sanitary solutions for any situation.