Hand Washing Steps

Hand washing is a simple habit that can help keep you healthy. Learn about the benefits of good hand hygiene, as well as when to wash your hands and how to clean them properly.

 

To minimize the germs passed around your family, make regular hand washing a rule for everyone, especially:

·         Before eating and cooking

·         After using the bathroom

·         After cleaning around the house

·         After touching animals, including family pets

·         Before and after visiting or taking care of any sick friends or relatives

·         After blowing one's nose, coughing, or sneezing

·         After being outside (playing, gardening, walking the dog, etc.)

·         After coughing or sneezing into your hands

·         Before and after treating wounds or cuts

·          Before and after touching a sick or injured person

·          After handling garbage

·          Before inserting or removing contact lenses

·          When using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants.

Don't underestimate the power of hand washing! The few seconds you spend at the sink could save you trips to the doctor's office.

 

Proper hand washing with soap and water Follow these instructions for washing with soap and water:

• Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid or clean bar soap. Lather well.

• Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 20 seconds.

• Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

• Rinse well.

• Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.

 • Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

 

  

A simple way to stay healthy

Hand washing doesn't take much time or effort, but it offers great rewards in terms of preventing illness. Resolve today to adopt this simple habit as a way to help protect your health.

Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-washing