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Fight Diseases Through Clean Toilets

There are plenty of diseases that we can pick up from our very own toilets. This is the very reason why I make sure to clean ours with only the best, Domex Ultra Thick Bleach. And mind you, I do the cleaning personally. I have this OC-ness when in comes to our toilets.

Domex leads the fight against diseases caused by unsanitary toilets through the 1M Clean Toilets Movement. In celebration of World Toilet Day, Domex leads a toilet clean-up in East Avenue Medical Center, symbolizing their commitment in helping people, especially those who have been afflicted, to fight diseases through clean toilets.

In support to the 1 Million Clean Toilets Movement and World Toilet Day, I pledge to properly clean my toilet, to protect my family from disease caused by unsanitary toilets.

Who do you protect from disease causing germs? Who inspires you to keep your toilet at home clean and germ-free?

Simply answer the question above with a photo of or with your love ones doing a check mark hand gesture using your left hand and post it over at Facebook or Twitter for a chance to win Domex gift packs. Tag Nicquee’s Nook or @NanayNicquee and use #WorldToiletDay2015 #1MCleanToilets. Make sure that your post is Public.

On November 13, I will randomly choose and announce top 10 entries to win 2 months worth of Domex cleaning products. Winners have up to December 15, 2015 to claim their prizes at 2F Zaragoza Bldg., 102 Gamboa St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 Philippines. Contact Niel Mugas +639773751641

The Top Five Most Important Tips To Hiring A Kitchen Remodeling Contractor

Today, kitchen remodeling and renovations have come of age. What was once the room to remain the most hidden in a home, today, with magnificent designs, styles and accessories, homeowners can enjoy a pride of ownership.

Kitchen remodeling and renovations are not simple projects. They can be long, stressful and a mess to deal with. That’s why it’s of utmost importance to hire a contractor that is expert in his field.

Professionally certified remodelers, such as Remodeling Contractor, are the way to go for a growing segment of homeowners. However, there are a few things homeowners should consider before hiring a contractor to do the work.

1- What Is The Homeowner’s Style

Casual, elegant or just plain practical. A kitchen design needs to reflect the preferences of the homeowner. Otherwise, individuals and families just won’t feel right about this most used room in the house after a bathroom.

2- What Is The Budget

Determining what is the amount a homeowner is willing to spend or over spend is vitally important when one calls for a contractor. Giving a contractor the most accurate and detailed description of how much you are willing to spend will help set the boundaries and give a contractor an idea of what can be done with what you have to budget.
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Global toilet sanitation problem leads to 443 million missed school days

Believe it or not, it is true. In fact, I experienced that first hand back in my elementary days.

I spent my elementary days in a public school. Back then, there were only 40-50 students per class, around 8-10 sections per level, and just two shifts: morning and afternoon. Our school’s facilities are ok, except for the toilets. If I am not mistaken, the only clean ones are that of the faculty’s and that of the preschool students as that is inside their classroom. I was in 5th or 6th grade when I missed a whole week of lesson as I suffered from Urinary Track Infection (UTI) probably because I keep on skipping my need to pee due to the dirty toilets. And that was yearsssss ago. It makes me think now how the toilets in public schools look like these days when the students have multiplied drastically.

I am sure, I am not the only one who missed school days because of being sick due to poor toilet sanitation.

According to a study conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO), children around the world miss an estimated 443 million school days each year because of diseases caused by poor sanitation and hygiene practices, including using unsanitary toilets. Simply put, this number of sick days is equivalent to all grade school and high school classrooms in the Philippines being empty for one month. This sanitation-related concern hinders the children’s learning and significantly reduces their quality of life.

Illnesses due to poor toilet sanitation include diarrhoeal disease and parasitic worm infections which can lead to nutritional deficiencies, physical and mental stunting, and death. Every day, millions of children in rural communities and urban households nationwide are exposed to these health problems by using dirty toilets populated by disease-carrying germs.

According to Dr. Luisa Efren of the Philippine Public Health Association (PPHA), the simple act of proper toilet sanitation can help prevent the spread of these germs. However, children continue to be at risk from these deadly diseases because many households still use ordinary laundry bleach to clean their toilet bowls, which is not enough to kill all toilet germs.

“A toilet that looks clean to the naked eye may not necessarily be free from germs and bacteria. So, it is very important to properly sanitize all surfaces using a germ-kill expert with proven efficacy in eliminating bacteria, and not just any ordinary laundry bleach,” Dr. Efren warned.

For the past three years, Unilever Philippines through its germ-kill expert brand Domex, has been working with UNICEF and PPHA to champion the One Million Clean Toilets Movement. This advocacy program aims to educate Filipinos on proper toilet hygiene and the need for sanitized household toilets to keep their families safe against disease-causing germs.

On November 13, World Toilet Day, I will join the One Million Clean Toilets Movement in the fight against disease causing germs to save lives, one clean toilet at a time. To learn more about Domex and how you can stay safe from disease with a germ-free home, visit Domex Philippines on Facebook.

You can also help the 1 Million Clean Toilets Movement fight against disease by spreading awareness on the sanitation issue caused by unsanitary toilets. Watch and share the “Sick Days” video below to help keep your family and friends germ-free.

REFERENCES:
http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/wsh0404.pdf
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs330/en/
https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/improving-health-and-well-being/health-and-hygiene/toilets-of-tomorrow/