Going to the loo & hygiene outside
How-tos, guides & tips for spending time and spending a penny (or more!) outdoors safely & hygienically.
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Muddy Faces hand washing guide
An in-depth, free-to-download article written by Muddy Faces director Liz Edwards, considering hand washing outdoors, and the pros and cons of a range of mains and non-mains connected systems.
NB please check availability of products featured - the Gravity 35ltr System mentioned is temporarily unavailable (Aug 25).
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This article first appeared in issue 1 of the Outdoor Practitioner - our free online magazine - Spring 2021.
Contents include
- what is effective handwashing?
- soap vs sanitiser
- water use
- when to wash / how to dry
- hand washing outdoors
- choosing a handwashing system - questions to ask - pros & cons
- Mains-free systems
- Mains connected systems
Scroll down to download.
Download a free pdf of this article here
Useful kits & resources in the Muddy Faces shop
For more information about hand washing explore the Hand Washing section of the OUTDOOR HUB. You'll find information about how to choose a hand washing system, how tos & videos, publications & useful resources and much more.
At Muddy Faces we stock a wide range of health & safety resources. This includes equipment for Forest School and outdoor settings such as fire safety kits, first aid, safety googles for use in a woodworking areas and safety gloves.
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Flora & fauna risks
Outdoor sites can have natural plant and animal risks - here are a few things to look out for.
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Choosing a hand washing system
We discuss some of the points to consider when choosing a hand washing system such as: effectiveness, ease of use, water flow & taps, capacity, waste water disposal, health & hygiene, cost, do-it-yourself, space and longevity.
We also compare portable mains free systems (low capacity), non mains connected systems (low and mid capacity) and mains connected systems.
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