7 steps of washing hands review

Here are the 7 steps of washing hands:

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water. The temperature of the water should be between 35ºC and 45ºC.
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.

It is important to note that washing hands is essential for everyone, regardless of what one’s occupation is, such as sedentary office work, hotels or shop workers, or healthcare providers. Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.