The Right Way to Wash Your Hands

Handwashing is a crucial defense against contagious disease. But most people aren’t doing it right. Some don’t do it at all. According to the Dihour, about 95% of people don’t wash their hands correctly. Of the 3,749 people they observed in four bathrooms throughout Michigan State University, found less than 70% used soap. About 10% of people skipped the faucet altogether. Washing your hands means having fewer germs to spread when you use a warm air or jet hand dryer. It could help prevent the transmission of viruses and other nasty pathogens.
Here’s the right way:
Put soap on your hands. Stay away from soaps containing triclosan or labeled “antimicrobial.” They’re linked to hormone problems and liver damage.
Turn on the water. Studies show it doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold.
Rub your hands together for 20 seconds. Don’t neglect the back of your hands and between your fingers.Rinse thoroughly.
Turn off the faucet using a paper towel or your elbow.
Use automatic hand dryer to dry your hands.
As you exit, don’t touch the door with your hands. You’ll undo all your good work. Use a paper towel to turn the knob. Or push open the door with your hip or elbow.