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Americans Wash Hands More During Flu Season but Everyday Habits Still Fall Short, New Survey Finds

February 16, 2026

As the U.S. is in the midst of a tough flu season, Americans are growing significantly more concerned about getting sick.

Global Handwashing Day 2025 Highlights Hand Hygiene Importance

October 15, 2025

While lathering is best, 45% admit to sometimes rinsing with only water – with men more likely than women to skip the soap.

Healthy Handwashing Survey Finds Women Lead the Way in Hand Hygiene

Bradley Company findings reveal handwashing behaviors

May 5, 2025

According to the findings, 85% of women report always washing their hands after using a public restroom, compared to just 77% of men. Additionally, women are more likely to wash their hands after being in contact with individuals who are sick.

Handwashing is Best Defense Against Spread of Norovirus

February 6, 2025

CDC says hand sanitizer does not prevent transmission of the highly contagious stomach bug surging in the U.S.

Global Handwashing Day illuminates the need for good handwashing habits

October 12, 2023

Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights how consistently washing hands with soap and water is an effective and affordable way to prevent viruses and diseases, and ultimately save lives.

How hospitals encourage staff to wash their hands

February 2, 2017

There is no universal solution, but hospitals can take these steps to encourage staff to wash their hands: 1. Invest in alcohol-based hand rub. In many cases this is more effective than washing hands with soap and water. When introduced, one study showed adherence rates increased from 28 percent to 47 percent.

Here’s why you need these five items in your office

Anti-fatigue mats, for instance, improve comfort of employees who stand

Sean Rudner

March 16, 2016

Regardless of where you work and what you do, there are always going to be safety hazards. Luckily for you, there are places where businesses can go to get exactly what they need to equip their offices with not only safety equipment, but all types of business supplies.

Survey shows workers often go to work sick

January 14, 2016

For most of the country, the winter months often bring colder temperatures, snow, indoor activities and an increase in the spread of germs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cold and flu season typically peaks in the United States between December and February.2

CDC, partners to fight antibiotic resistance

November 17, 2015

Antibiotic resistance – the rise of deadly germs no longer stopped by the drugs that once controlled them – “threatens to take us back to the days when minor infections commonly killed,” according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), which has made combating antibiotic resistance a top priority.

Many forget mother’s advice about washing hands

September 29, 2015

Studies show that only 67% of people practice any sort of hand hygiene. Researchers believe that this number is low because while most people have a vague idea that hand washing is important, many don’t have a grasp on the facts.