How To Wash Your Hands The Right Way

Washing your hands is the most important way you can protect yourself from infectious disease yet most people are doing it the wrong way. We'll show you what you need to do to actually get those germs off your hands.
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You will need
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Step 1:
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A Warm Reception
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Start by getting your hands wet with warm water. Warm water is important because it opens up the pores in your skin.
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Step 2:
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Get Yourself Into A Lather
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Liquid soap is better than bar soap. Put a good amount onto your hands and spread on both sides of your hands, in-between fingers, and onto your wrists.
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Step 3:
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Timing Is Everything
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For the soap to be effective, you must rub the soap on your hands for at least 20 seconds.
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Step 4:
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Nail Those Germs
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Use a fingernail brush if you have one. It will remove germs from underneath your nails.
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Step 5:
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Troubles Down The Drain
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Rinse your hands thoroughly with warm water.
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Step 6:
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Dry Cleaners
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Dry hands with a towel. Paper towels are more hygienic than fabric ones.
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Step 7:
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Towel Trick
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Use your towel to turn the faucet off. This will save you from picking up any germs you or someone else might have put there.