How To Wash Your Hands Properly

Washing your hands is an important step to not only your health but the health of your community.

Below is the seven-step handwashing technique endorsed by the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO):

1. Wet your hands with clean — preferably running — water.
2. Apply enough soap to cover all surfaces of your hands and wrists.
3. Lather and rub your hands together briskly and thoroughly. Make sure to scrub all surfaces of your hands, fingertips, fingernails, and wrists.
4. Scrub your hands and wrists for at least 20 seconds.
5. Rinse your hands and wrists under clean — preferably running — water.
6. Dry your hands and wrists with a clean towel, or let them air-dry.
7. Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

You can use the picture below for visual reference: