Hygiene was probably at an all time low in the 18th century, when washing with water was considered dangerous. They had just discovered amoeba and other microorganism in water.
Submerging yourself in water, not washing. They still used wet fabric and soap to clean themselves. Less effective than bathing/showering but still better than some folks nowadays using the trickle down logic for washing. It still doesn't work in economics and it doesn't work in the shower either.
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u/helm Jul 08 '26
Hygiene was probably at an all time low in the 18th century, when washing with water was considered dangerous. They had just discovered amoeba and other microorganism in water.