Try Not To Be Put Off By These Hygiene Tips From The Past

Published on 09/11/2019
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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.

Disposing Of Human Waste

Disposing Of Human Waste

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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…

Washing Laundry

Washing Laundry

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