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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.
- handwashing
- hygiene
- soap
- infection control
- health
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.