Washing's one way of cleaning, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing's an essential part of good hygiene and health. Often people use soaps and detergents assist in the emulsification of oils and dirt particles so they can be washed away. People usually wash themselves periodically. Little children, the sick, and people with disabilities may be washed by a caregiver. Often a shower or a bathtub's used for persons washing themselves or others. Showers or baths are co… (More on Washing)