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HOW TO PROPERLY WASH YOUR HANDS
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of proper hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Washing your hands regularly with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer, is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from getting sick. Even though we are getting into an almost "endemic" phase currently in Malaysia.
Proper hand hygiene is a simple but effective way to protect yourself and others from getting sick during a pandemic. By washing your hands regularly and thoroughly, you can help slow the spread of infectious diseases and keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.
When should you wash your hands?
- After using the toilet
- After coming in from outside
- Before and after handling raw foods
- Before eating or handling food
- After blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing
- Treating a cut or open wound
- After touching animals, their food and after cleaning their cages
Here are the steps you can follow to wash your hands properly during the pandemic:
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
- Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply soap.
- Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
- Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.
- Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
- Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
To spice up your wash hand experience, some of the hand soap are as recommended below :
It's important to wash your hands frequently, especially after being in public spaces, touching surfaces, or before eating. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Below are some of the best options for hand sanitizer.
For more information, please refer to HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS on Dettol official page.
