Hand washing

Canadian Survey Shows Handwashing Habits Have Significantly Changed Since COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Public health, Hygiene, Sanitation, Health, Articles, Hand washing, Wash, Global Handwashing Day

The single survey asked Canadians about their handwashing habits both before and since the pandemic.

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  • The single survey asked Canadians about their handwashing habits both before and since the pandemic.
  • Prior to the pandemic, the most common handwashing routine was 3 to 4 times a day.
  • When asked about handwashing frequency before COVID-19, the respondents' most popular answer (28.8%) was 3 to 4 times a day.
  • When asked about handwashing frequency since COVID-19, the respondents' most popular answer (19.5%) was more than 10 times but less than 15 a day.

Justrite's New Portable Hand Washing Station Minimizes Spread of COVID-19 and Germs in the Workplace

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Public health, Prevention, Sanitation, Hand, Self-care, Hand washing, Hygiene, Washing

Mark McElhinny, the President and CEO of the Justrite Safety Group, says the Portable Hand Washing Station is a practical tool against the spread of germs and viruses in the workplace.

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  • Mark McElhinny, the President and CEO of the Justrite Safety Group, says the Portable Hand Washing Station is a practical tool against the spread of germs and viruses in the workplace.
  • "Our Portable Hand Washing Station is designed to provide an all in one hand cleansing solution for worksites without the need for plumbing."
  • The Portable Hand Washing Station features a 30-gallon tank that supports approximately 150 hand washes.
  • The self-contained hand washing station provides a reliable way for personnel to ensure they can practice safe, personal hygiene whatever the location.

Public Health Initiative Launches to Educate Consumers on Importance of Sanitizing the Nose

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Public health, Health, Self-care, Hand washing, Hygiene, Infection, Health campaign

Sanitizing the nose interrupts the cycle of contamination between the hands and nose, which helps to prevent the spread of infection.

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  • Sanitizing the nose interrupts the cycle of contamination between the hands and nose, which helps to prevent the spread of infection.
  • This public health campaign, sponsored by Nozin, aims to educate people on the role of the nose in spreading infection and the value of sanitizing the nose to reduce the spread of germs.
  • "Sanitize Your Nose" is a public health education campaign to raise awareness of the nose as a hot spot for infectious germs.
  • This initiative will underscore the importance of sanitizing your nose along with routine hand hygiene to help reduce the risk of germs.

Global Hand Sanitizers Market: Consumer Behavior Analysis by Countries, Buying Pattern Analysis, Demographics, Trends Analysis, Survey Findings and Results, Leading Companies and their Market Strategies

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Public health, Prevention, Skin care, Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Hand washing, Sanitation, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene, Soap, Wash, Market

The study also provides insights into the factors affecting the buying decisions, consumer preferences, and the demographic factors promoting the growth of the products of the global hand sanitizers market.

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  • The study also provides insights into the factors affecting the buying decisions, consumer preferences, and the demographic factors promoting the growth of the products of the global hand sanitizers market.
  • Various products such as soaps, liquid hand wash, and sanitizers are available in the market to maintain hand hygiene.
  • Unlike soaps and liquid hand wash, hand sanitizers do not require running water to wash hands.
  • The US is the leading country in terms of sales in the global hand sanitizers market followed by China and Germany.

Colgate Mobilizes its Dental Vans and Partners with Feeding America® to Distribute Health-and-Hygiene Essentials to Support COVID-19 Relief

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Monday, July 6, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Sanitation, Prevention, Self-care, Colgate, Hand washing, Wash

As part of its globalsupport ofthe World Health Organization's #SafeHands Challenge, Colgate is distributing 25 million bars of specially-made soap with packaging that features instructions for proper handwashing.

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  • As part of its globalsupport ofthe World Health Organization's #SafeHands Challenge, Colgate is distributing 25 million bars of specially-made soap with packaging that features instructions for proper handwashing.
  • Some deliveries are being made by Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures mobile dental vans, which were sidelined in March due to the pandemic.
  • We are thankful to Colgate for their generous donation of health and hygiene essentials to children, families and seniors served by the Feeding America network.
  • For more information about Colgate's global business and how the Company is building a future to smile about, visit http://www.colgatepalmolive.com .

Global Hand Wash Market (2020 to 2026) - By Distribution Channels, End-user, Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast

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Friday, July 3, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Prevention, Self-care, Hand washing, Wash, Dishwashing, Wash

DUBLIN, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Hand Wash Market By Distribution Channels, By End User, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Hand Wash Market By Distribution Channels, By End User, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Hand wash Market size is expected to reach $11.9 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 7.1% CAGR during the forecast period.
  • Hand washing, also called hand hygiene, is a method of cleaning hands to avoid microorganisms, dirt, or all other harmful objects to discourage disease spreading.
  • Liquid hand wash is a multi-million-dollar industry, with continuous market opportunities due to advances in technology and research and development that have resulted in new offerings in the form of organic hand wash and sensitive skin hand wash, among others.

Global Hand Sanitizer Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Retail, Health, Other Retail, Medical Supplies, Public health, Health, Hygiene, RTT, Sanitation, Disinfectants, Hand sanitizer, Hand washing, Food and Drug Administration

According to the WHO, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased rapidly at the beginning of 2020, rising from 9,826 cases on 31st January to 462,684 cases on 26th March 2020.

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  • According to the WHO, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases increased rapidly at the beginning of 2020, rising from 9,826 cases on 31st January to 462,684 cases on 26th March 2020.
  • Thus, the increasing number of deaths caused by the virus triggered an alarming response from consumers, with increased attention regarding hand hygiene as a preventive measure from contracting the infection.
  • By geography, North America and Europe claimed the highest contribution in the market in 2019, owing to high awareness existing among consumers about hand hygiene.
  • Regulatory authorities, like FDA and WHO, initiated awareness campaigns to support the usage of hand sanitizers in the country.

Heavy-Duty, Industrial-Strength Reinol Original Hand Cleaner is Solvent-Free and Easy on Your Skin

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Cleaning products, Public health, Hygiene, Bathing, Salts, Skin care, Soap, Hand washing, Chemical substances

Reinol Original Hand Cleaner uses soft soaps, oils, and no harsh solvents.

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  • Reinol Original Hand Cleaner uses soft soaps, oils, and no harsh solvents.
  • Many industrial-strength hand cleaners, however, contain harsh chemicals that could damage the skin, said Clive Leon, founder and chairman of Reinol, the manufacturer of thesolvent-free, heavy-duty, industrial-strength Reinol Original Hand Cleaner.
  • Reinol Original Hand Cleaner, originating in Germany, is an industrial-strength, heavy-duty, and solvent-free soap, which has been used to wash hands for a century.
  • To purchase Reinol Original Hand Cleaner, visit Amazon .

Almost Half of Children Are Not Always Using Soap When Washing Hands at School, New Survey by the Global Hygiene Council Finds

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Sanitation, Prevention, Health, Wash, Soap, Hand washing

LONDON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The calls follow a new global survey conducted by The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) highlighting that almost half (42%) of children aged 5-10 are not always using soap when they wash their hands at school.

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  • LONDON, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The calls follow a new global survey conducted by The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) highlighting that almost half (42%) of children aged 5-10 are not always using soap when they wash their hands at school.
  • The survey assessed children's hygiene awareness and habits across seven countries during COVID-19 and, in all countries, usage of soap was higher at home than in school settings.
  • At schools, less than half of children (44%) said that someone ensures they always wash their hands prior to eating, with the vast majority (71%) stating this happens at home.
  • Only 60% of children stated that soap was always available in schools, with one in 10 stating that soap was never available.

Almost Half of Children Are Not Always Using Soap When Washing Hands at School, New Survey by the Global Hygiene Council Finds

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Hygiene, Public health, Sanitation, Prevention, Health, Wash, Soap, Hand washing

LONDON, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The calls follow a new global survey conducted by The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) highlighting that almost half (42%) of children aged 5-10 are not always using soap when they wash their hands at school.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The calls follow a new global survey conducted by The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) highlighting that almost half (42%) of children aged 5-10 are not always using soap when they wash their hands at school.
  • The survey assessed children's hygiene awareness and habits across seven countries during COVID-19 and, in all countries, usage of soap was higher at home than in school settings.
  • At schools, less than half of children (44%) said that someone ensures they always wash their hands prior to eating, with the vast majority (71%) stating this happens at home.
  • Only 60% of children stated that soap was always available in schools, with one in 10 stating that soap was never available.