• The article is about the importance of good handwashing habits and how to properly wash hands.
• It explains why handwashing is important, the steps in proper handwashing, and when to wash hands.
• It also emphasizes the need to use soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Importance of Handwashing
Handwashing is a simple but effective way to help prevent the spread of germs. Good hygiene habits such as washing hands can reduce illnesses like colds, flu and foodborne illnesses. Washing your hands helps remove dirt, bacteria, viruses and other germs that can cause illnesses or spread infection.
Steps for Proper Handwashing
Here are some tips on how to properly wash your hands:
- Wet your hands with clean running water.
- Apply liquid soap or use a bar soap.
- Lather up by rubbing your hands together for at least 20 seconds.
- Be sure to scrub all surfaces including the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under nails.
- Rinse off all soap with clean running water.
- Dry off completely with a clean towel or paper towel.
When To Wash Hands
It’s important to wash your hands often throughout the day, especially after using the bathroom, before eating or preparing food, after changing diapers or handling pets and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
Use Soap And Water Or Sanitizer
When possible it’s best to use soap and water since they remove more dirt than sanitizers do. If you don’t have access to soap and water then you should use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Conclusion
Good hygiene habits such as washing our hands regularly can help reduce illnesses like colds, flu and foodborne diseases. Make sure you are following proper steps when washing your hands – wet them first with clean running water; apply liquid soap or bar soap; lather up by rubbing them together for at least 20 seconds; scrub all surfaces including backs of hands, between fingers & under nails; rinse off all soap completely with clean running water; dry off completely with a clean towel or paper towel – then use either an alcohol-based sanitiser (containing at least 60% alcohol) if no access to soap & water is available
