What's a Tip Tap?

In many of the countries that WaterAid works in, communities use a simple device called a tippy-tap to wash their hands. A tippy tap works by using the foot to tap a lever to tip water out from a container. It means hands can be washed without touching the stand – therefore stopping the spread of dirt and bacteria.

What is a tip tap?

(Entry 1 of 2) : an alternating light knocking or tapping also : the sound made by such tapping. tip-tap. intransitive verb.

How do you make a tip tap?

How to make a tip tap
  1. Gather two forked sticks of equal length, two straight sticks, tools to dig, a water container, two pieces of heavy-duty string, and a bar of soap.
  2. Dig two holes 2 feet apart and place the forked sticks in the holes. ...
  3. Place one of the straight sticks across the two supports.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.