What are proper hand washing techniques?
Most of us don’t do it correctly enough to eliminate germs on our hands. Here are some easy steps to make sure you wash your hands well. • Wet your hands with warm, running water. • Add soap and rub your hands to make a soapy lather. Do this away from running water so you don’t wash the bubbles away. • Wash the front and back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails. Count to 20, or sing “Happy Birthday” to yourself (it takes about 20 seconds). • Rinse your hands well under warm running water. Let the water run back into the sink, not down on your elbows. • Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean paper towel. If you are in a public bathroom, you might keep the paper towel in your hand to open the door. Then throw it away. If you wash your hands, you certainly don’t want to pick up bacteria from door knobs because others haven’t washed. People often ask if they need to use an antibacterial soap for complete cleansing. It isn’t necessary, as any soap will remove bacteria f
