Disposing Of Human Waste
Instead of toilets or garbage cans (for their respective items), people threw human waste of all types into the same place, which was usually not too far from their home. Because of this, these areas became filthy and covered in germs and disease opportunities.
Washing Laundry
In the rare time that laundry was able to be properly washed, it wasn’t cleaned with soap or detergent, but rather a mixture of lye and urine. We’re not sure that’s really a way to get your clothes clean, but if it worked for them…