A look behind the evolving concepts of cleanliness and hygiene

Nearly a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic came to the U.S., more Americans are working from home and seeing fewer people, and many are re-evaluating what forms of personal care are really necessary – and what they can skip. It’s all examined in a new book, looking into the science and social influences on hygiene. As Errol Barnett found out, the concept of cleanliness is an evolving one. Source