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  1. About Handwashing | Clean Hands | CDC

    Feb 16, 2024 · Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Follow these five steps every time. Wet your hands with clean, running water …

  2. Handwashing: How To, How Long & Why To Wash Your Hands

    Apr 2, 2024 · What is handwashing? Handwashing is the act of cleaning your hands with soap and running water and drying them afterward. It’s important to wash your hands many times throughout …

  3. 7 Steps of Handwashing: How to Wash Your Hands Properly

    May 19, 2023 · Below is the seven-step handwashing technique endorsed by the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO): Wet your hands with clean — preferably running — water. Apply enough soap …

  4. WASH HANDS WHEN VISIBLY SOILED! OTHERWISE, USE HAND SANITIZER. Wet hands with water. Rinse hands with water. Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces. Dry hands thoroughly …

  5. How to wash your hands - NHS

    Watch this video to find out the best way to wash your hands. It's a good idea to remove jewellery such as rings and bracelets (if possible) before washing your hands. You should wash your hands for the …

  6. You should always wash your hands BEFORE you handle food or begin any food-related task, but it’s also very important that you wash your hands AFTER these activities: • Handling raw meat, poultry …

  7. Stop the spread of germs and keep yourself and others from getting sick. Wet your hands with water. Lather up with soap. Soap gets rid of the oil that helps germs stick to your hands. Rub and scrub …

  8. What Are the 7 Steps of Hand Washing? - MedicineNet

    Learn the seven steps of handwashing to ensure cleanliness and help stop the spread of germs and viruses.

  9. Proper hand washing: Visual guide and tips - Medical News Today

    Apr 26, 2023 · Proper hand washing can help prevent the spread of germs and disease. Learn proper hand washing steps with a visual guide, along with helpful tips, here.

  10. Handwashing Facts | Clean Hands | CDC

    Apr 17, 2024 · Using soap to wash hands is more effective than using water alone because the surfactants in soap lift soil and microbes from skin, and people tend to scrub hands more thoroughly …