The importance of hand washing to health.

It is very important to pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life. We should keep our bodies clean and wash our hands often. Many people still don't know the importance and necessity of hand washing. Let's have a look!

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Importance and necessity of hand washing

Hand is the most exposed part of human body, so wash your hands frequently, keep your hands clean and away from bacteria. The hand is the part of the body that most often comes into contact with bacteria (microorganisms). If you eat with dirty hands, you are likely to get sick. Many diseases are spread by dirty hands, so it is very necessary to wash hands, at least 15 to 20 seconds, so as to completely remove all dust and dirt particles.

Bacteria can not only cause infection, but also spread diseases from one family member to another. Therefore, it is necessary to wash your hands to remove bacteria. If you want to be healthy for yourself and your family, you should form the habit of sucking your hands. This habit is really good, which can make everyone comfortable and healthy. Some common problems, such as colds, diarrhea and flu, are caused by bacteria. Nobody wants these diseases. Hands covered with bacteria can spread bacteria to the mouth, eyes, nose, body and so on. So they become the source of many diseases and destroy your health.

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How many seconds does it take to wash your hands?

All hand washing takes at least 30 seconds to achieve effective cleaning.

When most people wash their hands, they just rub their palms and the back of their hands simply and quickly, thinking that they have completed the task, but they have not washed them thoroughly.

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How to wash your hands correctly

Generally speaking, hand washing can be effectively cleaned according to the following seven steps:

1, turn on the tap and wash your hands.

2. Add emulsion or soap and rub out the foam by hand.

3. Carefully rub palms, backs of hands, inside and outside nails, fingertips, jaws and wrists with both hands for at least 10 second before washing.

4. Rinse with flowing water for at least 10 second.

5. After wiping your hands thoroughly, rinse them thoroughly with clear water.

6. Wipe your hands thoroughly with a dry towel or toilet paper, or dry them with a hand dryer.

7. After washing your hands correctly, don't touch the faucet directly to prevent your hands from getting dirty again. You should wrap the faucet with a towel, or splash water on it, wash it clean, and then turn it off.

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Precautions for washing hands

1, wash your hands with running water instead of washbasin water for at least 20 seconds. You can't just wash your hands with water, you need soap or hand sanitizer to effectively remove germs.

If soap is used, it should be kept clean and dry. It is best to use disposable hand sanitizer. If you use substitutes, clean and disinfect the containers before each repackaging. When the soap solution is turbid or discolored, it should be replaced.

3. If you use alcohol-containing antibacterial hand sanitizer, please pay attention to the expiration date of "use after opening a bottle" in the product description. Generally, the service life after opening a bottle does not exceed 30 days;

4. Don't "rub" your washed hands on clothes, and prepare a dry towel or dryer in advance.