The steps for a correct hand washing technique

To maximize the effectiveness of hand washing, some recommendations should be taken into account, starting with a duration of at least 15 seconds. Using an adequate amount of soap and plenty of water, wipe dry with disposable paper towels

The steps for a correct hand washing technique

Get your hands wet
Apply enough soap to cover the entire hand
Rubbing palms together
Rubbing the palm of the right hand against the back of the left hand, interlocking the fingers, and vice versa
Rubbing palms together, fingers interlocked
Rubbing the back of the fingers of one hand against the palm of the opposite hand, holding the fingers together
Surrounding the left thumb with the palm of the right hand, rub it in a rotary motion, and vice versa.
Rub the tips of the fingers of the right hand against the palm of the left hand, making a rotational movement, and vice versa.

Because of the current pandemic in which we are exposed, it is everyone’s responsibility to take care of ourselves by washing our hands properly and being at home to prevent viruses.

The alarm raised by the coronavirus has highlighted the importance of regular hand washing, not only to maintain minimum hygiene habits, but also to prevent certain diseases that are easily transmitted by viruses and bacteria. To understand its importance, we must bear in mind that our hands are a paradise for all kinds of microorganisms: be they bacteria, viruses or fungi, which usually settle in them with relative ease. Proper hygiene is a basic solution to create a barrier to entry for these infectious agents, responsible for millions of deaths worldwide, especially in developing countries where there is no general access to drinking water.