Global Hand washing Day is on October 15th- Plan your Promotions

Global Hand washing Day is an annual global advocacy day that is observed on October 15^th. It is held to spread awareness on how hand washing with soap can be an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

The first Global Hand washing Day was held in 2008, when over 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in more than 70 countries. Endorsed by governments, schools, international institutions,, NGOs, private companies, individuals, and more, Global hand washing day assumes more significance than ever in today’s post pandemic world.

It is amazing that even a mundane task  like washing hands with soap and water can save a life.  Microscopic bacteria, millions of which  that can fit into the eye of a needle, are everywhere and may get into the hands every time we touch a filthy surface or handle a dirty object. Once germs get on the hands, it can easily spread diseases  by getting inside the body So, the most effective way  to stay safe from germs will be  to wash your hands with soap or sanitizer!

Our hands come into contact with up to 10 million bacteria per day. The average office desk is 400 times more contaminated with bacteria than the average toilet seat! So, every time you use the computer keypad or the work desks, you could be contracting germs.

The habit of regular washing of hands is the best and the  basic way to stay safe. When you don’t wash away these germs right away, you may pass it on to someone else or infect yourselves every time you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with dirty hands.

Reports show that 62% of men and 40% of women don’t wash their hands after going to the toilet!  So every time your unwashed hands touch food, handrails, bathroom doors, etc. you’re passing your germs around. Washing hands is thus especially important after using toilet, before and after preparing food and before eating food.

Practicing hand washing really goes a long way in preventing infection and helping everyone stay healthy. Did you know that over 2 million children under the age of 5 die each year due to preventable diarrhea and pneumonia. Simple habits like washing hands Will go a long way in reducing  these diseases.

Global Handwashing Day is a great day to spread the word about the right way to wash hands and the right duration of washing hands. Businesses can hand out giveaways like custom hand sanitizers to make their prospects aware of the importance of hand washing.  Sanitizers with a minimum of 62% alcohol are effective in eliminating germs. Choose from various models like gel, liquid or wipes to ensure a handy way to ensure hand hygiene.

Hand sanitizers  imprinted with your logo and message will make great handouts in the welcome back kits for your employees as they are back in office. If you are planning a fund raising event, sanitizers will make ideal handouts as well, thanks to its affordable price rate.

Encourage your employees to wash their hands regularly by putting up hand washing posters in rest rooms and setting up sanitizing stations in the  office. You can even take your awareness drive online by using #GlobalHandwashingDay.  Come together to promote hand washing with as a way to improve health around the world!