When is it a good idea to wash your hands?

Answer 1

So when are the best times to wash your hands?

• when your hands are dirty
• before eating or touching food (like if you're helping cook or bake, for example)
• after using the bathroom
• after blowing your nose or coughing
• after touching pets or other animals
• after playing outside
• before and after visiting a sick relative or friend

Now you have the when and the why of hand washing. But did you know that a lot of people don't know how to get their paws perfectly clean? The next time you're told to step up to the sink and scrub up, remember these handy hints:

1. Use warm water (not cold or hot) when you wash your hands.
2. Use whatever soap you like. Some soaps come in cool shapes and colors or smell nice, but whatever kind gets you scrubbing is the kind you should use. Antibacterial soaps are OK to use, but regular soap works fine.
3. Work up some lather on both sides of your hands, your wrists, and between your fingers. Don't forget to wash around your nails. This is one place germs like to hide. Wash for about 10 to 15 seconds - about how long it takes to sing "Happy Birthday." (Sing it quickly two times or just once if you go nice and slow.)
4. Rinse and dry well with a clean towel.

Answer 2

Hands are one of the primary methods of transporting bacteria and disease. Everything you touch has germs on it and you will take some with you.

By washing your hands properly and often you minimize the problem.

Answer 3

after using the toilet. before handling food, after getting home from public places.

Answer 4

before eating