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Items Tagged with 'handwashing'

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2026 Clean Hands Index Finds Gap Between Plumbing Installation and Handwashing

New research examining more than 350 real-world handwashing experiences shows why plumbing performance must be considered as part of the complete public handwashing system
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 29, 2026

The newly released 2026 Clean Hands Index examined more than 350 public handwashing experiences across 240 public facilities and surveyed more than 2,800 people.


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Bradley Company 17th annual handwashing survey

Summer Restroom Readiness Supports Healthier Visitors

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
August 6, 2026

Although 93% of Americans say handwashing is important to their overall health, only 76% say they always wash their hands after using a public restroom, and 77% have witnessed someone leave without washing.


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Bradley Company Survey Illustrates How Restroom Conditions Influence User Confidence and Business Performance

86% say restroom quality reflects the quality of a company’s goods and services.
May 7, 2026

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026. Conducted annually since 2009, the survey tracks attitudes and habits around handwashing, hygiene, and restroom perceptions in public facilities.


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Two signs pointing to restrooms.

Public restroom dilemmas, faux pas and etiquette

The insights are from the annual survey conducted by Bradley.
March 10, 2026

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley queried 1,020 American adults Jan. 5 -16, 2026.


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A person washing their hands.

Americans wash hands more during flu season, but everyday habits still fall short, new survey finds

Heightened concern over H3N2 and seasonal viruses drives better hand hygiene, yet lapses in public restrooms persist.
February 11, 2026

According to the 2026 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, 70% of Americans are very or somewhat concerned about contracting the flu compared to 59% who felt that way just three years ago.


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A clean, sleek bathroom featuring Elvari products.

16 years of data: clean restrooms drive loyalty, repeat visits and revenue

84% say dirty restrooms hurt a business’s image — 71% reward clean ones with return visits.
September 8, 2025

Bradley Company’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey reveals how public restroom design directly shapes customer behavior, providing important insights for plumbing specifiers, engineers and contractors.


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T&S Brass unveils new WaveCrest electronic soap dispensers

November 15, 2024

With top-fill functionality for easy refilling and a sensor-activated system promoting hand washing, WaveCrest dispensers ensure both hygiene and convenience.


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Bradley sponsors ‘The Germ Chasers’ Hygiene Education Program for schools

September 11, 2024

Hands-on training supported over 2,200 students in The Philippines, Mexico and Thailand.


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High schoolers hand out bathroom grades to schools

August 21, 2024
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Bradley donates hand sanitizer dispensers for Hurricane Ian relief efforts

November 30, 2022

The donation included gallons of hand sanitizer gel, a pallet of stainless steel hand sanitizer dispensers —  with stand-alone and wall-mounted units —  and batteries to operate the dispensers.


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