Netizens Disgusted As There Are Apparently Many People Who Don’t Stick To These 28 Hygiene Habits

It only took a global pandemic to get the world to sit up and take notice of essential hygiene habits like washing our hands regularly and practicing cough etiquette. Yet, humans have a long and interesting relationship with staying clean. 

From rudimentary cleansing methods and early rituals to the sophisticated sanitation systems of modern day, the history of human hygiene provides a fascinating insight into how societies have prioritized cleanliness and health over the ages.

In ancient Egypt, cleanliness was considered sacred, and people bathed daily in the Nile River using a form of soap made from animal and vegetable oils mixed with alkaline salts. Egyptian priests actually shaved their entire bodies to prevent lice and washed multiple times a day as part of their religious duties.

Hundreds of years ago, Mesopotamians used soaps made from animal fats and ash. The famous Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest legal codes, contained laws related to sanitation and cleanliness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining hygiene to prevent disease.

Ancient Greeks and Romans took hygiene habits a step further. The Greeks promoted physical cleanliness, often linking it to health and athleticism. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, placed an emphasis on the importance of bathing, clean air, and a balanced diet in maintaining good health.

The Romans built vast public bathhouses, known as thermae, which were not only places for bathing but also social hubs. Roman cities even had aqueducts to supply clean water and underground sewage systems to remove waste, setting a foundation for modern sanitation.

Following the fall of the Roman Empire, much of Middle Ages Europe saw a decline in hygiene practices and a rise in the spread of diseases. While the Renaissance saw an uptick in cleanliness, the real advances came when scientists like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch provided evidence for the germ theory of disease, demonstrating that microorganisms caused infections.

Advertising and marketing have since played a crucial role in shaping modern hygiene habits. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive popularized products like toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant. One ad agency even came up with an interesting incentive to get disadvantaged kids to wash their hands - Hope Soap.

If you’re looking for an alternative to store-bought soap, why not make your own? The internet is awash with handmade soap recipes - you can even make the iconic pink Fight Club soap if you’re feeling like something cinematic in the tub.

Have you ever seen someone skipping hygiene habits like the folks in this list? Upvote the ones you think are the grossest and don’t forget to leave a comment if you can relate!