The Importance of Handwashing

Washing hands regularly with soap helps with the prevention of germs spreading. These germs can lead to viruses such as the influenza or the new and current coronavirus. That’s not the end to possible diseases that may result from improper or no handwashing, certain forms of infections of respiratory and GI are possible as well. Any hand soap will do a great job cleansing the bad off of hands, whether it’s an antibacterial hand soap or not. It really comes down to washing them for 20 seconds and getting the wrists, underneath the fingernails, backs of hands, betweens fingers and jewelry. Rinse off until no soap can be seen and dry off with a paper towel.

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