{"id":7499,"date":"2021-10-11T15:35:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/?p=7499"},"modified":"2021-10-11T15:51:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T07:51:30","slug":"global-handwashing-day-our-future-is-at-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/global-handwashing-day-our-future-is-at-hand\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Handwashing Day<br>&#8211; Our Future is at Hand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7520&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #006dba;\"><strong>October 15th<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Global Handwashing Day<\/strong><br \/>\nWashing hands is a common practice that people do every day, even multiple times a day. It\u2019s an essential part of being healthy because it helps protect against viruses, bacteria and other harmful substances stuck to the hands, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. Hand hygiene is so important that it\u2019s recognized annually on Global Handwashing Day.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7521&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Celebrated on October 15th each year, Global Handwashing Day is a day of global advocacy dedicated to promoting handwashing as an easy, effective and affordable way to prevent diseases. This year\u2019s theme, \u201c<span style=\"color: #006dba;\">Our Future is at Hand \u2013 Let\u2019s Move Forward Together<\/span>,\u201d is endorsed by governments, schools, international institutions, NGOs, private companies and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7522&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Global Handwashing Day calls on all parts of the world to pay attention to the simple but imperative action of handwashing. It serves as a reminder of the importance of washing hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer as a way to save lives. In addition, it encourages people to support healthy behaviors and develop habits of cleanliness, and encourages governments and communities to improve environmental sanitation, including hand washing facilities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7523&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Washing hands well is more significant than people realize. It plays a major role in avoiding sickness and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean water. Throughout the day, people&#8217;s hands are constantly in contact with objects contaminated by viruses and bacteria. By not washing their hands well, pathogens can enter the body through their mouth, eyes and nose. From the common cold to more serious infections, washing hands regularly can prevent the spread of many diseases.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Six Common Misconceptions about Handwashing<\/strong><br \/>\n1\u3001Handwashing needs to be long. Generally, just 20 seconds is needed to wash away germs on hands.<br \/>\n2\u3001Rinsing with clean water is sufficient. Hand sanitizer or soap is necessary to wash away viruses and bacteria.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7524&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]3\u3001Washing hands in a washbasin cleans hands. After washing hands in a washbasin several times, the water becomes polluted so hands are still dirty and contaminated.<br \/>\n4\u3001Scrubbing with a lot of soap or hand sanitizer is necessary to clean hands. Lots of hand cleanser when washing can be difficult to rinse off and excessive rubbing may cause inflammation of the skin, making it is easier for bacteria to inhabit.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7506&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]5\u3001Dry hands with a towel. It\u2019s ideal to dry hands naturally or wipe dry with a disposable paper towel since towels retain germs and can infect clean hands.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7525&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]6\u3001Replace handwashing with hand sanitizer or wipes. Hand sanitizer and wipes used repeatedly do not remove all germs. Neither should replace handwashing.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7526&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Seven Steps for Properly Washing Hands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nWet hands with water and apply enough soap to cover the surfaces of each hand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7527&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nWet hands with water and apply enough soap to cover the surfaces of each hand.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7509&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nInterlace fingers and rub soap between each finger; alternate hands.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7511&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nRub the soap into each thumb and palm.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7513&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 5<\/strong><br \/>\nRub the soap into the back of each hand.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7510&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 6<\/strong><br \/>\nRub soap onto each wrist area and wash.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7515&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Step 7<\/strong><br \/>\nRinse the soap off completely and dry hands.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7528&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #006dba;\">Handwashing is just as important as drinking water every day to protect one\u2019s health. With filtered water, people do not have to worry about contaminants.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7529&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/despite-many-choices-there-is-only-one-solution-life-solutions\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Despite Many Choices, There Is Only One Solution: Life Solutions<br \/>\n(Click the image to find out more)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #006dba;\">Life Solutions is committed to providing, installing, and maintaining water filtration systems that provide high-quality drinking water.<\/span> Along with its professional services and education programs, Life Solutions helps improve people\u2019s health.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7530&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our professional, reliable and responsive team<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,<span style=\"color: #006dba;\"> Life Solutions upholds its social responsibility by participating in plastic recycling activities as well as donating water filtration systems and after-sales services to charities so more people to have access to clean, quality drinking water.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7518&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/corporate-social-responsibility-has-merit-in-many-ways\/&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Yangtze River Plastic Recycling program<br \/>\n(Click the image to find out more)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_separator][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt; color: #006dba;\"><em>Images credit:<br \/>\nwww.pexels.com<br \/>\nContent material:<br \/>\ncollected from the internet<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7520&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]October 15th Global Handwashing Day Washing hands is a common practice that people do every day, even multiple times a day. It\u2019s an essential part of being healthy because it helps protect against viruses, bacteria and other harmful substances stuck to the hands, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/global-handwashing-day-our-future-is-at-hand\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Global Handwashing Day<br \/>&#8211; Our Future is at Hand&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7500,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7499"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7533,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7499\/revisions\/7533"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7500"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifesolutions.com.cn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}