Do your fellow man (and woman) a favor: Wash your hands

By the standards of most U.S. surveys, an 83 percent overall compliance rate would be outstanding. But the issue is whether we wash our hands after using public restrooms, as researched by the American Society for Microbiology and the Soap and Detergent Association. The trade group found that 75 percent of men and 90 percent of women do (with higher percentages saying that they do when they don’t — tsk, tsk). The differences between male and female plumbing are real, but so is the public health risk posed by those who flush and dash. Didn’t our mothers teach us better than this?
Posted by Rhonda Holman

4 Comments

  1. Damoon
    Posted September 24, 2005 at 2:19 pm | Permalink

    That’s why I always “papertowel” my way out of public bathrooms!!

  2. Bernie
    Posted September 24, 2005 at 3:40 pm | Permalink

    I agree that there is nothing more disgusting than knowing that someone didn’t wash their hands after using the restroom. It reminds me of “Poppy” on Seinfeld! I also worry about people sneezing on my grocery cart, etc. Carry hand santitizer and wash your hands often… Always good advice.

  3. Cleanboy
    Posted September 24, 2005 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    My boss doesn’t wash his hands after peeing. I, too use paper towels on the door handle as I leave (after washing my hands!).Come on, people!

  4. adhocreporter
    Posted June 1, 2006 at 2:46 pm | Permalink

    Gheesh Just send people the washing your hands video when you see them not washing up after using the bathroom. washing your hands video is here http://www.healthrattle.com/cleanhands/