For 7 years I worked in the healthcare field and learned about the importance of frequent & thorough hand washing. If you are not a frequent hand washer, you should be! It is one of the most effective ways to combat the spread of germs.
With that said, many people don’t wash their hands frequently or wash them correctly. Here are some important tips for you.
1. Start out by rinsing your hands under warm running water.
2. Squirt a little soap onto your hands and rub them together. Work up a good lather and get in between your fingers, under your nails and up past your wrists. Do this for 20-30 seconds.
3. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry.
4. Teach kids to be frequent hand washers from a very early age and instill that habit in them through adulthood.
Note: You should be washing your hands before preparing meals, before sitting down to eat, after handling money, after touching pets, after using the restroom and any time that you come into your home from outdoors.
On a daily basis I would estimate that I wash my hands at least a dozen times, if not more. All of the frequent hand washing prevents the spread of germs but…can really leave your hands feeling dry and itchy.
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I guess the only tip I have is make sure you always use as warm of water as you can stand. If you are using cold water, you are defeating the purpose.
When washing my hands I wash up past my wrists, at least 12 times a day
Was your hands before and after you eat. Always! And I wash my hands about 20 times a day, give or take.
Thank You for the giveaway… wash your hands often…the CDC recommends that the entire handwashing procedure should take 40-60 seconds if you are doing it properly !
My tip is to sing a song in your head or count. I was my hands often – about 10 a day.
I work with money all day so I generally wash my hands on a very frequent basis
Wash up past your wrists. I must wash my hands at least 20 times a day. Once when I was in the restroom I did a little survey. I watched the ten men who used the restroom to see how many washed their hands. Out of ten only one did. I have worked in food service and I have seen some workers who didn’t wash their hands. When I was in the hospital there were signs up saying if the doctor didn’t wash his hands to remind him and he wouldn’t object.
I wash my hands frequently throughout the day. I find that if I get soaps with scents that kids love, they tend to be more diligent about washing their hands too.
I wash my hands at least 5 times a day, using warm/hot water when washing hands kills the most germs
I move my rings up and down when washing my hands to make sure every part of my fingers are clean. I can’t say how many times I wash my hands on any given day because it’s a lot! I’d probably say at least 15 though 🙂
I get my napkin ready before I wash my hands to avoid touching the dispensers.
i wash my hands throughout the day, when going to restroom, or after being in contact with public items or when around sick people. i always use a moisturizing soap
I use to work in a hospital and this was the proper way…Using warm or lukewarm running water
lather your hands with soap. Cold water is not as effective and hot water should be avoided because it is drying to the skin. The soap does not need to be antibacterial to be effective.
.Step Two
.Rub your hands together to make a lather. If you have dirt under your nails, use this opportunity to clean under them. Rub your palms together and intertwine your fingers to make sure you get between them. Don’t forget the back of your hands!
.Step Three
.Keep rubbing your hands together! For a proper hand washing this step should take no less than 20 seconds. Not sure when you’re done? Try singing your ABC’s twice, and you should be fine.
.Step Four
.Rinse your hands well. Ideally, start by rinsing your wrists and letting the water run down.
Wash your hands before and after touching food, camades,
I wash my hands at least 20 times a day. I have a dog and three kids, and do a lot of cleaning, too. My tip for hand-washing would be to get great-smelling but gentle soaps.
I wash my hands probably 10 times a day if not more..I cannot think of a tip except that liquid soap is less messy than bar soap.
I wash my hands on average about 8 times a day. I also try to moisturize my hands twice daily from all the dryness.
I go through an awful lot of hand soap! I wash my hands A LOT! always with warm water for approx. 2-3 minutes
Over twenty times a day.
I wash my hands a lot each day, I think I have a great problem with it.
I worked in the medical field and learned that using tepid water over hot water is best followed with a good moisturizer.
Make sure you get under your finger nails! I work very close to the public (hairstylist) so I wash my hands all day long. Have to keep myself and family healthy
I usually count to 10. I wash my hands everytime I go to the bathroom. Also, I wash before I eat anything.
Don’t just wash your hands after going to the bathroom. Wash them at various other times of the day to avoid getting sick and to just stay clean!
Wash for more than 30 seconds to make sure they’re clean. I wash every time I’m in the bathroom, so probably 8+ times a day.
Try to find a moisturizing hand soap that will not dry out your skin. I wash my hands frequently throughout the day to avoid spreading germs.
Liquid soap dries out my hands; I wash at least a dozen times each day.
With a good lather, make sure that you use some friction to clean not only the palms of your hands, but between the fingers and the backs. I don’t count the number of times I wash my hands each day, but even on a ‘clean’ day, it is about 6-10 times. On a ‘dirty’ day, it would be that often in less than an hour!
I would guess that I wash my hands 8-14 times a day, depending upon what I am doing. I used to be a bit obsessed with it due to germs and washed way more. This not only drove me crazy but dried my hands out so bad, I slowed down. I do like a good foamy handwash. Make my hands feel cleaner. Thank you!
I wash my hands at least 10 to 15 times a day!
Get a good lather!
After every bathroom use and before/after food. Or pretty much whenever they just feel dirty. I wash hands a lot.
I wash my hands so much I have to use lotion all the time. lol My best tip is to open your fingers and rub together when washing to get between them well.
I wash my hands after going to the bathroom, before cooking, after getting home from work.
I wash my hands over a dozen times a day. It is very important to wash your hands if you touch something dirty, just come back home from being anywhere, and right before you eat!
I wash my hands a lot. I work one on one with a seven year old autistic girl and in a second grade class room so cooties run around like crazy in that classroom. LOL
I wash my hands about a dozen times a day, easily. My tip is to keep lotion on your bathroom counter so you can keep your hands moisturized.
You really should wash your hands frequently, and I don’t. I do, after bathroom….
I wash my hands 10 to 12 times a day. I make sure to wash my hands frequently while cooking.
My favorite tip is to wet your hands before applying soap. I wash my hands about 10 times a day.
I wash my hands so many times through the day. Drives me crazy when I see grown women use a bathroom and walk right out without washing their hands…EWWWWW. Always wash my hands when handling different foods as I am preparing.
Make sure to use moisturizing soap so your hands don’t get dry.
Just make sure you thoroughly wash your hands don’t rush.
I was my hands often when cooking.
wash at least 20 seconds
I make it a point to wash my hands when I’ve been out shopping. Do you realize how many people touch that can of beans or fresh tomato from the grocery store! I also wash before and after prepping meals.
I wash and moisturize my hands throughout the day
I was my hands often when cooking.
Always moisturize right after washing hands, and I really don’t have an idea how often a day I wash them.
wash your hands OFTEN !:) every time you touch raw meat, public handles.. when you go to the bathroom.. I could go on and on and on….
I have no tips, but I wash a lot cause I have kids in diapers
I work in digital printing so I have to keep my hands clean so I don’t get any marks on the products and depending on which machine I am running (toner or inkjet) I often get either powdered toner or liquid ink on my hands. Plus I wash my hands after using the bathroom!
I wash my hands a lot during the day and because it is so frequent I use a lot of hand lotion too.
I wash my hands often! We have two kids & a dog, enough said 🙂
I wash my hands probably 20 times a day. Since I cook I need to keep it clean! I make my kids wash their hands and face when they wake up, go to the bathroom, come home from school and before bed.
I wash my hands at least 12 times a day. When using a public restroom, I use the towel I dry my hands with to open the door, so I don’t pick up any germs – not everyone washes their hands after using the restroom (gross).
i wash my hands all the time i dont wanna get sick
I probably wash my hands 5 times a day. My best tip is to sing happy birthday to yourself twice while washing your hands.
All during the day, since don’t need to pass germs to others. When working with childen, try to do things to also teach them good habits like this. Use warm to help keep germs down.
I wash my hands probably over 10 times a day all the time after using bathroom cooking etc. thankyou, ken
Here’s a tip I learned the hard way. When I wash my hands before putting in contact lenses, a moisturizing soap leaves a coating on my fingers which then burns my eyes. So, I now use a fragrance-free non-moisturizing hand soap, when I’m going to handle my contacts.
My tip for little ones, is to always wash your hands when you get home from school. I wash my hands probably 10 times a day, on average.
I wash my hands at least 10 times in a day! Using warm/hot water when washing hands kills the most germs!
Use warm water is the best tip and I usually wash mine about a million times a day it seems like!
My hand washing tip is to make sure you really pay attention to and scrub the creases in your hands and around your nails. Germs love o lurk in these places. I’m not sure how many times a day I wash my hands. It is a very good amount, because it has been drying out my hands 🙁 I
Always wash your hands after shopping since escalators and shopping carts are covered with germs. Never stop to eat at the food court without washing first.
Wash your hands as much as you can when you touch many germie things!
wash after you touch poultry.
My tip is to wash hands everytime you come in from the outside.
I love washing my hands with warm water and often.
I wash my hands often through out the day. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom and before eating and also before preparing food.
Wash you hands often, especially after using the bathroom and touching surfaces out in public places
I wash my hands many times during the day.
I wash my hands a lot. After trips to the bathroom, cleaning the litter box, before I make food and other random things.
Sing happy birthday when you wash your hands.
Don’t forget to rub between your fingers and use the warmest water you can stand.
I probably wash mine way too much. maybe like ten times a day?
I wash my hands each time that I use the bathroom and when I come into the house.
My tip-wash your hands before you eat-that way all those germies aren’t getting in your mouth! I wash my hands numerous times a day.
I’m wash my hands about using the bathroom and before I & after I cook. Also when I come back from the gym. That’s about it.
I always wash my hands after a day of shopping.
because I have young kids and work in a scientific research lab, I am washing my hands all the time. and you can tell.
wash your hands as often as you can
I usually wash my hands about 10 times a day.
I work around food so I wash my hands on an averaage of atleast 30 times a day and believe me they get very dried out,
You need to pretend you are a surgeon when washing. Scrub under your nails and part of the way up your arms.
After a bathroom visit and before and after a meal. I really can’t think of a great tip though.
I like to always wash my hands up to and a little past the wrists. I figure my arms resting on a shopping cart, etc. makes that valid. Plus I am a little OCD, so I wash my hands lots of times a day. I couldn’t put a number on it but I’d say it’s at least 10 times a day.
My favorite tip to make sure kids wash their hands adequately is to have them sing their ABCs. I probably wash my hands ten times a day.
Always wash your hands every time you use the bathroom
I always wash my hands well when getting home.
When out and about you pick up lots of germs!
My favorite tip is to wash my hands after going shopping at the store. You never know what you touched.
When it comes to hand washing, my favorite tip to share is don’t forget to clean under your fingernails. I wash my hands several times a day.
I honestly wash my hands countless times per day! I mean I can’t even count how many times I wash them. I am a big believer in washing hands to prevent colds.
I wash my hands several times a day.
I was my hands constantly; not sure how many times! and my tip is to use warm water and rub soap on them for a bit!
I wash my hands a lot throughout the day and carry around sanitizer. My tip is to get soaps that smell nice plus clean well.
I probably wash my hands a dozen times every day.
I wash my hands a lot – before working with food, after using the bathroom, after cleaning the litter box, and at other times.
I wash my hands more times than I can count a day.
I wash my hands at least 10 times a day.
We sing Row Row Row Your Boat with my grandson to time hand washing. I wash mine quite a bit.
I have dry skin, so I need to wash my hands with something that isn’t too drying & use some moisturizer through out the day.
I wash my hands at least 10 times a day.
I wash my hands frequently throughout the day. One of the best tips I got from a nurse was to put your hands together and scrub between your fingers.
i was my hands all day long for 2 minutes.
I wash my hands numerous times throughout the day.
Wash your hands after you go to the bathroom and before
fixing food yes i wash my hands everyday