Think About Water on October 15

October 15. A day for positives and negatives. On the positive side, it's Global Handwashing Day. A day to think about the serious need to wash your hands after any activity that could increase germs or spread disease. In some countries, handwashing is not a priority or there is a lack of water to perform this task. Sometimes, people just forget to wash their hands thereby inadvertently spreading disease. By thinking about the seriousness of handwashing, we can all help keep one another healthy.

On the negative side, October 15 is also Imagine a Day Without Water. What a scary thought. NO water! Water is used everywhere for just about everything. If we had no water to drink, to clean with, to wash our hands, to use to prepare food, for industries, and so much more, we'd be up a creek with no water and a useless paddle. This day is designed to get us to stop and think about how valuable water is for life and why using it wisely and resourcefully is crucial. 

Check out both links to learn more about these important events both occurring on October 15. 

World Toilet Day - November 19

Annually on November 19, World Toilet Day is observed. It's an important day as millions around the world don't have access to good sanitation. Many have to go to the bathroom in areas that are dangerous or unclean and this increases health issues and deaths. The UN supports this day. Check out the linked article to learn more about World Toilet Day and what you can do. 

World Toilet Day

National Cleaning Week - March 23 - 29, 2025

Every year, beginning the fourth Sunday in March, National Cleaning Week ensues. This is a week to clean things up, think about spring cleaning and get a fresh start on sunnier days during the summer. Interested in learning more about this special week? Check out the information in this link. 

Global Handwashing Day - October 15

It's that time again. Global Handwashing Day is upon us. 

Every October 15 is dedicated to the importance of handwashing. Keeping hands clean reduces disease, keeps other from getting sick as well as ourselves and makes for a healthy living environment.

Check out some detailed information about today's special day in the following link from the  Global Handwashing Partnership. And let us all do our part to stay healthy and help others stay healthy by washing our hands!

Global Handwashing Day - October 15

National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day

Every October 2, custodians working in buildings around the world are recognized for their contributions to a clean, healthy environment. Their physically demanding jobs require them to work hard not only cleaning, but moving furniture, repairing the building (i.e. plumbing, drywall, electrical, lighting, painting, etc.), cleaning up human waste, vomit and blood and a host of other demands. Rarely do they get to sit down and rest. 

Check out the information below found on nationaldaycalendar.com regarding today's recognition of custodial services. 

Thanks goes to all custodians!

From the nationaldaycalendar.com site:

NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKER'S RECOGNITION DAY

On October 2, National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day encourages appreciation to the employees who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly. 

#CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay

Custodial workers operate behind the scenes. They are often under-appreciated for the hard work they do day after day, too. These are the personnel keeping schools, hospitals, office buildings, museums, churches, and other buildings clean and well maintained.

While delivering outstanding services and running a well-maintained building, they contribute to critical first impressions and the success of any business. They're the people we call on to give our brick and mortar businesses a polished look. The bank, schools, and office buildings look organized and presentable because custodial workers efficiently keep everything in top condition.

Additionally, their skill saves businesses and organizations money. Well-maintained carpets and surfaces last longer. Seasonal updates and maintenance help buildings to run more efficiently, too. Custodial workers make sure buildings are ready for each season and running correctly. As a result, the buildings are safer and healthier for those entering them. They also free-up time for the rest of the organization to focus on growing a business, teaching students, or caring for others.

The work is physically demanding. Depending on the position, custodial workers may work varying shifts and possibly in several locations. They may be part of a team or work independently. No matter where they work, this day recognizes their dedication and hard work.

HOW TO OBSERVE CUSTODIAL WORKER'S RECOGNITION DAY

We can all do our part to help custodians do their jobs. Keep our work stations neat. After a break, pick up after ourselves in the lunch/break room. We can even do some light dusting around our desks, office or cubicle. There is no reason to leave a mess for anyone else when we can simply do our part to help. If you know a custodial worker, THANK THEM today! Use #CustodialWorkersRecognitionDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKER'S RECOGNITION DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this worker recognition day. 

National Cleaning Week

The fourth Sunday of March begins the annual National Cleaning Week.  It's a week dedicated to spring cleaning, cleaning-related events, getting ourselves in a better, cleaner frame of mind and cleaning for health.  

National Cleaning Week helps us to reset our homes and selves for the year in preparation for the summer and warmer weather.  Plus, it is advantageous for health and mental well-being.  

Check out more information in this link.  And Happy Cleaning!

Herding Cats

Is your job like herding cats?  If so, then today is for you.  December 15 is National Cat Herders Day.  You can only imagine what it's like to try and herd a clowder of cats.  They're quick, mischievous, sneaky and conniving.  Try to grab one and another gets away.  

Many jobs are the same. It seems like you are always trying to get a hold of or take care of one thing when another one rears its head or goes off in another direction.  But, despite the challenges of performing a job that's like a clutter of cats, it is a job and you do get paid, and you continue to push ever onward.  

So, in celebration of these fuzzy feline friends and the mirror-like jobs we do when trying to "herd cats", think about today and what it means.  National Cat Herders Day!  Meow!