An important date for health care and personal well-being. Learn the history behind the event.
He World Hygiene Day is celebrated worldwide on September 3rd.This date aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining cleanliness both personally and at home in the fight against diseases and caring for the health of the community.
One of the most powerful habits to fight germs is frequent handwashing. With at least 40 seconds, soap and water, and drying with a clean towel, you can prevent different infectious diseases such as coronavirus.
Why World Hygiene Day is celebrated every August 3rd
This date was created with the aim of raise awareness about the importance of personal and household cleanliness. One of the reasons why it became more relevant was due to the Coronavirus crisis in 2020. This pandemic demonstrated that hand cleaning and frequent home disinfection is one of the most effective methods to combat germs.
For household cleaning, the use of bleach is recommended. It is estimated that commercial bleaches have a concentration of around 4%. For disinfection, a solution with a concentration of 0.5% needs to be generated and is achieved by diluting the bleach. This would be 2 tablespoons in 10 liters of water. This solution lasts a week before losing effectiveness.
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