Global Handwashing Day: Americans Know Handwashing Matters, but Everyday Habits Fall Short

Bradley Company draws on 17 years of research to encourage consistent handwashing

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Americans recognize the importance of washing their hands, but that awareness doesn't always translate into action. To mark Global Handwashing Day on October 15, Bradley Company is sharing insights from 17 years of handwashing research to remind Americans that sudsing up regularly can help protect their health.