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A national survey conducted by Bradley Corporation, an international manufacturer of commercial hand washing products, found that Americans don't wash long enough, don't always use soap and sometimes don't wash at all after using a public restroom.
While the CDC recommends washing for at least 20 seconds to allow enough time to remove and rinse off germs, the survey found that 55% of Americans are cutting that time short. Further, 70% of Americans admit they've simply rinsed their hands with water instead of soaping up after using a public restroom. That compares to 54% two years prior who owned up that they had skipped the important cleansing step, said Bradley.
The incidence of non-washers also appears to be on the rise too. More Americans (81% compared to 74% the previous year) say they frequently or occasionally see others leave a public restroom without washing their hands at all.
While the CDC recommends washing for at least 20 seconds to allow enough time to remove and rinse off germs, the survey found that 55% of Americans are cutting that time short. Further, 70% of Americans admit they've simply rinsed their hands with water instead of soaping up after using a public restroom. That compares to 54% two years prior who owned up that they had skipped the important cleansing step, said Bradley.
The incidence of non-washers also appears to be on the rise too. More Americans (81% compared to 74% the previous year) say they frequently or occasionally see others leave a public restroom without washing their hands at all.