Proper hand washing prevents the spread of germs to yourself and others. Watch this video or read on for five steps to cleaner, safer hands:
- Wet your hands with clean running water. Hot or cold. It doesn't matter.
- Lather soap on the front and back of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse the soap off your hands under clean, running water.
- Air dry wet hands or use a clean cloth or paper towels.
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