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Washing is a method of cleaning, usually with water and soap or detergent. Regularly washing and then rinsing both body and clothing 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 Towel or assisted with sponges or similar cleaning tools.
In social contexts, washing refers to the act of bathing, or washing different parts of the body, such as Hand washing, Hair washing, or Face washing. Excessive washing may damage the hair, causing dandruff, or cause rough skin/skin lesions. Some washing of the body is done ritually in religions like Christianity and Judaism, as an act of purification.
Washing can also refer to washing objects. For example, laundry or other cloth items, like bedsheets, or Dishwashing. Keeping objects clean, especially if they interact with food or the skin, can help with sanitation. Other kinds of washing focus on maintaining cleanliness and durability of objects that get dirty, such Car wash, by lathering the exterior with car soap, or washing tools used in a dirty process.
In Europe, some people use a bidet to wash their external genitalia and the Anal hygiene after using the toilet, instead of using toilet paper. The bidet is common in predominantly Catholic countries where water is considered essential for anal cleansing.
More frequent is washing of just the , 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 Pathogen. Also common is Face washing, which is done after waking up, or to keep oneself cool during the day. Tooth brushing is also essential for hygiene and is a part of washing.
Ritual purification through washing includes acts like Maundy, a Christian ritual involving washing of the feet, or ceremonial washing in Judaism.
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