There are many cost-effective alternatives for washing hands when tap water and/or soap are not available. For example, pouring water from a hanging, pierced canister or gourd and/or using ash if needed, in developing countries. In situations where the water supply is limited (such as in schools or rural areas in developing countries), there are solutions to save water, such as “tippy-taps” and other economical options.
Chaguo za bei ya chini zinaweza kutengenezwa ili kuwezesha kuosha mikono mahali maji ya mfereji na/au sabuni haipatikani kwa mfano kumwaga maji kutoka kwenye kibuyu chenye mashimo yanayofaa na/au kutumia jivu ikihitajika katika mataifa yanaendelea.Katika hali ambapo hakuna maji ya kutosha (kama vile shule na maeneo ya mashinani katika mataifa yanayoendelea), kuna suluhu za kuhifadhi maji, kama vile &quot;mifereji ya utunzi&quot; na chaguo zingine za gharama ya chini.