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):
- Wet your hands with clean — preferably running — water.
- Apply enough soap to cover all surfaces of your hands and wrists.
- Lather and rub your hands together briskly and thoroughly. Make sure to scrub all surfaces of your hands, fingertips, fingernails, and wrists.
- Scrub your hands and wrists for at least 20 seconds.
- Rinse your hands and wrists under clean — preferably running — water.
- Dry your hands and wrists with a clean towel, or let them air-dry.
- Use a towel to turn off the faucet.
You can use the picture below for visual reference:
