How To Properly Wash Your Hands

1.

Wet your handswith clean, runningwater (warm or cold),turn off the tap, andapply soap.

2.

Lather your hands byrubbing them togetherwith the soap. Be sureto lather the backs ofyour hands, betweenyour fingers, and underyour nails.

3.

Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

4.

Rinse hands wellunder clean,running water.

5.

Dry hands usinga clean towel orair dry them.

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