Washing
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
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"And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon. And David sent and enquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? And David sent messengers, and took her; and she came in unto him, and he lay with her; for she was purified from her uncleanness: and she returned unto her house."--King James bible |
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Washing is one way of achieving cleanliness, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing is an essential part of good hygiene and health.
Often people use soaps and detergents to assist in the emulsification of oils and dirt particles so they can be washed away. The soap can be applied directly, or with the aid of a washcloth.
People usually wash themselves periodically. Little children, the sick, and people with disabilities may be washed by a caregiver. Often a shower or a bathtub is used for persons washing themselves or others. Showers or baths are commonly taken in the nude and often in private.
In Europe, some people (especially Italians) use a bidet to wash their external genitalia after using the toilet.
More frequent is washing of just the hands, e.g. before and after preparing food and eating, after using the toilet, after handling something dirty, etc. Hand washing is important in reducing the spread of germs.
Brushing one's teeth is also a kind of washing.
Washing also refers to laundry, often hung on a washing line or tumble dried. Washing also refers to washing our faces when we rise in the morning. We also wash our face often to keep ourselves cool.
Excessive washing may damage the hair or cause rough skin or skin lesions.
See also
- Bathing
- Car wash
- Cleaning agent
- Cleanliness
- Hygiene
- Dishwashing
- Hand washing
- Laundry symbols, washing machine
- Sanitation
- Wikibooks:Car Washing Techniques
