69% of men & 35% of women dont wash their hands after using the toilet

[wombat42]

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[Beamer]

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Am not surprised by this. 
You only have to look around at the way people no longer seem to have any view on a minimum standard of dress/cleanliness. Or maybe standards have changed?

[wombat42]

Am not surprised by this. 
You only have to look around at the way people no longer seem to have any view on a minimum standard of dress/cleanliness. Or maybe standards have changed.

An awkward practicality is touching the door handle on the way out which many other have probably used without washing their hands. On one cruise ship I was on they actually had tissues next to the communial toilet exit so you could use it to avoid touching the handle directly.

[advent2016]

I've always over washed my hands. Before this the doc suggested NOT washing after a pee as I had fewer bacteria than expected.

Years ago a buddy who was also car mad, didn't  wash his hands that were covered in various oils and fluid and got a very strange and painful contact dermatitis  on his dick the treatment caused all manor of other problems that looked like the worst case of a STD

[king tarzan]

 

[King Nuts]

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I wonder how they get to that figure. I mean, it must be worse than that, because if you get asked about hand washing, are you going to admit you don't?

I don't recall the details now but some time back, I recall reading that the French are the worst. Most French men, most of the time don't wash hands after using the lav. Doesn't surprise me. Especially when you've experienced the Paris Metro on a hot day.

[Doc Holliday]

I wonder how they get to that figure. I mean, it must be worse than that, because if you get asked about hand washing, are you going to admit you don't?

I spent a whole week in the gents with my clipboard ...

"Data were collected anonymously with wireless sensors: infrared sensors at the entryway recorded the number of people entering and leaving the public restroom, and sensors inside soap dispensers recorded each soap use. Data from these wireless sensors allowed us to calculate the ratio of people entering the restroom to those who used soap."

[Blackpool Rock]

I spent a whole week in the gents with my clipboard ...

"Data were collected anonymously with wireless sensors: infrared sensors at the entryway recorded the number of people entering and leaving the public restroom, and sensors inside soap dispensers recorded each soap use. Data from these wireless sensors allowed us to calculate the ratio of people entering the restroom to those who used soap."

Hey Doc, love the new avatar   

[yandex]

Am not surprised by this. 
You only have to look around at the way people no longer seem to have any view on a minimum standard of dress/cleanliness. Or maybe standards have changed?

I don't think it's anything new - just look at the design of any blokes communal toilet. There's usually 1 sink to every 4 or 5 urinals and 1 dryer to every 4 sinks. How many people would wash but can't be bothered to queue for a sink so don't bother?

[Matrix]

What a load of bollocks.

Surely it's based on 69% admitting to not having washed their hands at some or one point in the past.  Something I'll wager we've all done after taking a slash in difficult circum(no pun)stances.

In which case, men are clearly more honest than women.

[OakTree]

Doesn't surprise me. I remember years ago when I had an office job we'd listen out for the hand drier to see who had or hadn't washed their hands. It stayed silent more often than not.

To be honest I've been a bit paranoid about touching communal items such as cash point or pin machines long before COVID. I'd use the end of my car keys to tap in the number as it was always present in my mind the last person may well have had their finger up their nose, arse (or somebody else’s) or God knows where. I was always aware too that when I was in the gym not to put my hands anywhere near my face. Gyms must be a perfect breeding ground for all sorts of shit, and no one ever seems to wash their hands after a piss in those places.

[Blackpool Rock]

Doesn't surprise me. I remember years ago when I had an office job we'd listen out for the hand drier to see who had or hadn't washed their hands. It stayed silent more often than not.

To be honest I've been a bit paranoid about touching communal items such as cash point or pin machines long before COVID. I'd use the end of my car keys to tap in the number as it was always present in my mind the last person may well have had their finger up their nose, arse (or somebody else’s) or God knows where. I was always aware too that when I was in the gym not to put my hands anywhere near my face. Gyms must be a perfect breeding ground for all sorts of shit, and no one ever seems to wash their hands after a piss in those places.

Have to say i'm the same when touching door handles to get out of the gents and sometimes touch the very top or bottom of the handle as those who don't wash their hands would just touch the middle part.

But then thinking about it why worry as I normally go down on a girl when I punt and last year did WS both ways with a girl in each others mouths so not touching a handle seems a bit 

[wombat42]

I wonder how they get to that figure. I mean, it must be worse than that, because if you get asked about hand washing, are you going to admit you don't?

I don't recall the details now but some time back, I recall reading that the French are the worst. Most French men, most of the time don't wash hands after using the lav. Doesn't surprise me. Especially when you've experienced the Paris Metro on a hot day.

I guess the researchers could have filmed ppl using the toilets at something like an airport, where there are plenty of sinks available. Filming in the communal area where the sinks are is enough. A count could just be made of number entering the toilets v count of number washing hands before going out.

I believe the reason why women are generally cleaner than men is for women cleaning is instinctive as they are usually the primary nurturers.

[wombat42]

Have to say i'm the same when touching door handles to get out of the gents and sometimes touch the very top or bottom of the handle as those who don't wash their hands would just touch the middle part.

But then thinking about it why worry as I normally go down on a girl when I punt and last year did WS both ways with a girl in each others mouths so not touching a handle seems a bit 

Fresh wee is usually sterile. It is shit which is more of a problem.

[GingerNuts]

What a load of bollocks.

Surely it's based on 69% admitting to not having washed their hands at some or one point in the past.  Something I'll wager we've all done after taking a slash in difficult circum(no pun)stances.

In which case, men are clearly more honest than women.

I guess the researchers could have filmed ppl using the toilets at something like an airport, where there are plenty of sinks available. Filming in the communal area where the sinks are is enough. A count could just be made of number entering the toilets v count of number washing hands before going out.

I believe the reason why women are generally cleaner than men is for women cleaning is instinctive as they are usually the primary nurturers.

The methodology is explained in post #6.

[Doc Holliday]

What a load of bollocks.

Surely it's based on 69% admitting to not having washed their hands at some or one point in the past. 

I guess the researchers could have filmed ppl using the toilets at something like an airport, where there are plenty of sinks available.

Some days I wonder why I bother posting

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"Data were collected anonymously with wireless sensors: infrared sensors at the entryway recorded the number of people entering and leaving the public restroom, and sensors inside soap dispensers recorded each soap use. Data from these wireless sensors allowed us to calculate the ratio of people entering the restroom to those who used soap."

[Doc Holliday]

Hey Doc, love the new avatar   

I upgraded my antivirus software and it had a new 'avatar protection' feature 

[King Nuts]

I guess the researchers could have filmed ppl using the toilets at something like an airport, where there are plenty of sinks available. Filming in the communal area where the sinks are is enough. A count could just be made of number entering the toilets v count of number washing hands before going out.

And is this a gig you would be interesting in applying for? I mean, how desperate for a job might a person be.

[wombat42]

I guess that another consideration is that many may do an inadequate 2 second wash, an extra reason why door handles out of toilets are a problem - the only viable way round that is to use a piece of tissue to avoid touching the handle.

[Blackpool Rock]

I guess the researchers could have filmed ppl using the toilets at something like an airport, where there are plenty of sinks available. Filming in the communal area where the sinks are is enough. A count could just be made of number entering the toilets v count of number washing hands before going out.

I believe the reason why women are generally cleaner than men is for women cleaning is instinctive as they are usually the primary nurturers.

Pretty sure filming in changing and toilet areas is highly illegal

[Matrix]

Some days I wonder why I bother posting

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Yes I read it and still question it's accuracy.

[timsussex]

from a selfish point of view it makes more sense for men to wash your hands BEFORE you pee

After all you wouldnt want to transfer something nasty from your hands (which could easily pick something up from a dirty door handle)   to your cock while anything on your cock youve already got

[willie loman]

There are some videos on the net that might confirm that not all ladies wash their hands after visiting the toilet, oddly there doesn't seem to be the same interest in recording men in the toilet.

[bhudda]

I remember years ago a company i was working for put on a lavish buffet lunch for us all to celebrate some thing or other. I went for a piss before making my way to the buffet and whike i was washing my hands some cunt came out of one of ths traps having had a shit and went straight out the door without washing. I went to join the queue att the buffet table only to discover this twat was immediately in front of me. The filthy bastard helped himself to something out of virtually every dish ... i ended up with a stick or two of celery cos its the only thing be hadnt put his disgusting paws on. 

Im also reminded of private parties i attended where buffets were on offer. It was best to get in first cos other peoples hands coukd have been anywhere 20 mins after the party started. The organisers generally put out a few bottles of hand sanitiser but no cunt ever used them either.

[winkywanky]

I remember years ago a company i was working for put on a lavish buffet lunch for us all to celebrate some thing or other. I went for a piss before making my way to the buffet and whike i was washing my hands some cunt came out of one of ths traps having had a shit and went straight out the door without washing. I went to join the queue att the buffet table only to discover this twat was immediately in front of me. The filthy bastard helped himself to something out of virtually every dish ... i ended up with a stick or two of celery cos its the only thing be hadnt put his disgusting paws on. 

Im also reminded of private parties i attended where buffets were on offer. It was best to get in first cos other peoples hands coukd have been anywhere 20 mins after the party started. The organisers generally put out a few bottles of hand sanitiser but no cunt ever used them either.

I have to say, if I were standing behind someone like that in a queue I would have no compunction whatsoever in calling them out. Do it quietly so no-one can hear, and if they ignore me then say it nice and loud so everyone can hear: were you actually going to pick up food after not washing your hands in the bog then? 

[willie loman]

I would never take anything out of a biscuit tin, that was accessed by others , for this reason, you almost immediately get these curious blood blisters in your mouth.

[wombat42]

I have to say, if I were standing behind someone like that in a queue I would have no compunction whatsoever in calling them out. Do it quietly so no-one can hear, and if they ignore me then say it nice and loud so everyone can hear: were you actually going to pick up food after not washing your hands in the bog then? 

Yes bowls of peanuts at a bar are notoriously potentially insanitary although I have noticed that sometimes a small spoon is put in the bowl to mitigate that.

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[Blackpool Rock]

Yes bowls of peanuts at a bar are notoriously potentially insanitary although I have noticed that sometimes a small spoon is put in the bowl to mitigate that.

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Rather like the story about a bowl of complimentary mint imperials at a checkout where they analysed them and found I think 76 different traces of urine 

[Doc Holliday]

As others have pointed out the huge flaw in the cross infection pathway is the door handle to exit the public toilets. Places like motorway services and airports normally do not have doors, but for others there is nearly always a door. To make matters worse the door normally opens inwards, which means you may be able to push it to get in without using your hand, but will invariably have to use a handle to pull it open to exit therefore possibly recontaminating your hand?

You can overthink what is probably more a theoretical risk than a wide scale occurrence, but the safest approach is to not have to hand touch any surface whilst in there, including taps, soap/paper towel dispensers, surfaces, door handles.

Theoretically the safest approach for a male, is to use a urinal and leave without washing your hands.

Once we get into 'number 2s' and entering the 'red zone' cubicle, then hand washing with soap for 20/30 secs is a must as well as avoiding any touching of your face. Then you just need to get past the door handle on your way out. 

[FLYING BLUE]

Back when I was traversing the globe in the pointy end, the loo's in the 1st class cabin were checked & cleaned after every visit - male or female, regardless.
It was very often discussed amongst the crew in down time, how many times the sink was "completely dry on inspection" meaning of course, that no matter the reason for the visit to the loo, a very high percentage of travellers seated in 1st,  did not even run their hands under that taps, let alone wash them.....

That memory has always stuck with me & always will

[wombat42]

As others have pointed out the huge flaw in the cross infection pathway is the door handle to exit the public toilets. Places like motorway services and airports normally do not have doors, but for others there is nearly always a door. To make matters worse the door normally opens inwards, which means you may be able to push it to get in without using your hand, but will invariably have to use a handle to pull it open to exit therefore possibly recontaminating your hand?

You can overthink what is probably more a theoretical risk than a wide scale occurrence, but the safest approach is to not have to hand touch any surface whilst in there, including taps, soap/paper towel dispensers, surfaces, door handles.

Theoretically the safest approach for a male, is to use a urinal and leave without washing your hands.

Once we get into 'number 2s' and entering the 'red zone' cubicle, then hand washing with soap for 20/30 secs is a must as well as avoiding any touching of your face. Then you just need to get past the door handle on your way out. 

The only work around I have ever come across for toilet door handles is on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship who have a paper towel dispenser just before the communial exit door with a sign to explain to use it to avoid touching the exit door handle directly, and there is a little disposal bin outside. Obviously cruise ships are particularly fussy about infection control and they expect you to use hand cleaning gel before using the cruise ship buffett.

Getting out of toilets on aircraft and coaches is particularly problematic as the door handle is a catch and lever.

Good point that many airport toilets do not have doors but I can think of a few that do.

[Doc Holliday]

The only work around I have ever come across for toilet door handles is on a Norwegian Cruise Line cruise ship who have a paper towel dispenser just before the communial exit door with a sign to explain to use it to avoid touching the exit door handle directly, and there is a little disposal bin outside. Obviously cruise ships are particularly fussy about infection control and they expect you to use hand cleaning gel before using the cruise ship buffett.

That's impressive.  As you say cruise ships need to be on the ball. In relation to the hand gel though, the problem is the norovirus (the winter vomiting virus) which can sweep through cruise ships hospitals etc. This requires only a very tiny amount of virus to get into your digestive system and is highly contagious. It can survive on surfaces for very long periods of time and is resistant to alcohol disinfection.

[Cupid Stuntz]

I wash my hands before touching my dick, not after.

Try hard not to use public toilets and NEVER for a dump. It's easy to avoid touching anything with bare in a cubicle if you're careful.