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Toilet training never ends: The difference between clean and hygienic

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Philip Cu Unjieng

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/advertorial/12/14/rentokil.jpg"/></figure></div>For most of us, when the words &quot;toilet-trained&quot; appear, we think of toddlers, of the terrible 2s and 3s, and how it&#x27;s often a source of pride for parents to be able to declare that their young ones have passed the toilet training stage.Well, some alarming facts and statistics have prodded Rentokil Initial, the global experts in washroom hygiene solutions, to take a more proactive role in reminding people, of all ages, about the importance of hygiene in all washroom facilities.Whether we&#x27;re talking about the workplace or school, a healthier, more hygiene-conscious washroom can mitigate sickness, and lead to higher productivity and overall health.In the Philippines, 7 million Filipinos still practice open defecation, and 26 million use unhygienic toilet facilities, according to reports of the World Health Organization and UNICEF.A recent initiative of the United Nations General Assembly was to declare November 19 World Toilet Day - inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis; as up to today, 4.5 billion people live without safe household toilets to dispose of their waste.According to the Department of Health, a total of 2,038 suspected cases and confirmed incidents of Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease were reported between January and September of 2017, a frightening percentage of 286.72 which is higher than the same period last year.And 50 percent of washroom users are still unsure of the difference between &quot;clean&quot; and &quot;hygienic&quot; - thus, teaching washroom etiquette, proper toilet habits, and correct hand washing practices are important and integral to community development. The simple act of properly washing hands can reduce the risk of getting a stomach bug by up to 47 percent.Against this alarming scenario, Rentokil Initial is ready to be a partner in providing integrated washroom and hand hygiene solutions to any establishment. Whether it be a BPO, Food Manufacturer, Restaurant, or a regular office, any Business Head or Owner, or the HR Head, will recognize that their most valuable asset is their workforce - the employees.On this front, Rentokil Initial can help provide a healthier workplace. This benefits the company in various ways - mitigating sickness days and creating less health coverage cost, boosting morale and increasing productivity, and ultimately, improving on business stability. With more than 100 years in the Hygiene Industry globally, and over 50 years in the Philippines, Rentokil Initial is proud of it&#x27;s research and local market expertise, ready to provide a long term partnership with its stakeholders.How serious does Rentokil Initial take this responsibility? In support of World Toilet Day, and knowing that hygiene habits are best inculcated from a young age, Rentokil Initial launched its Adopt A School program aimed at spreading awareness of proper toilet and hand washing habits, and raising hygiene standards of the young Filipino.“As part of our mission to protect people and enhance lives, Rentokil Initial Philippines will continue to provide integrated hygiene solutions and pest management to all those who need it. It is a commitment we hold and keep every day. We believe that by providing science-based integrated solutions, we can build a safer and healthier world for our families, and protect the future of our children,” says Ms. Ederine Gee Geneblazo, Managing Director.The program&#x27;s pilot school is the Makati Gospel Church New Life Christian Academy, where a &quot;Flush and Wash&quot; activity was mounted. The key message was &quot;Flush, Cover, and Wash&quot; - a washroom habit often overlooked or forgotten in the rush to get back to the classroom.Almost all of us know the benefits of proper hand washing, but are we aware of toilet etiquette? And if we are aware, do we practice them religiously? Are they ingrained in our behavior, and do we constantly place emphasis on them?Rentokil Initial is the ideal partner for making our washrooms conducive to such behavioral emphasis and patterns; and the benefits to the workforce, the business, our schools, reach far beyond the confines of the washroom.To elevate this campaign, Rentokil Initial Philippines plans to explore partnership with Department of Health and other government agencies to help them in their advocacies in the future.<div>For more information, visit Rentokil Initial at <a href="http://www. initial.com.ph" target="_blank">www. initial.com.ph</a>. You may also forward your inquiries to enquiry-ph@rentokil-initial.com or call (02)333 5888.</div>

For most of us, when the words 'toilet-trained' appear, we think of toddlers, of the terrible 2s and 3s, and how it's often a source of pride for parents to be able to declare that their young ones have passed the toilet training stage.

For most of us, when the words 'toilet-trained' appear, we think of toddlers, of the terrible 2s and 3s, and how it's often a source of pride for parents to be able to declare that their young ones have passed the toilet training stage.