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Handwashing Technique Basics

Clean hands effectively

Effective handwashing means wetting hands, lathering with soap for 20 seconds including backs and nails, rinsing well, and drying completely to remove germs and reduce illness spread.

Lather Well

Cover palms, backs, between fingers, nails, and thumbs for 20 seconds.

Rinse and Dry

Rinse thoroughly; dry with a clean towel or air dryer.

When to Wash

Before eating, after restroom, coughing, or public surfaces.

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