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because hot water kills more germs than washing it with cold water
soap is also needed to kill more germs
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What is the difference between handwashing and hand sanitization in maintaining hand hygiene?
The difference between handwashing and hand sanitazation is that hand washing is youre washing youre hand with water and soap and hand sanitazation is using hand sanitazer or using those sanizatized wipies
Is hand-sanitizer a solution?
studies have shown hand sanitizer DOES NOT replace hand washing and in some cases may cause cancer.
What is the right temp for hand washing?
hot water gets rid of bacteria, but then again, so does soap. warmer water would be better, but it doesn't really matter unless the cold water bothers you
If hot water sterilizes why is soap also used when washing dishes?
Water is actually what cleans but you need something to break the surface of what your washing and soap is the best to use, and the water from your sink isn't hot enough to sterilize objects.
How does the washing machine work?
The washing machine works by filling with water and rotating. The operator has to put in soap, bleach and softener. The washer agitates, then spins, then fills with water, then rinses by agitating, then drains again by spinning.
What is hand washing?
Hand washing is the act of cleaning ones hands. Hand washing is done with soap and warm water to clean and remove germs and dirt.
Washing dishes by hand requires?
Washing dishes by hand requires water, soap, and a dishcloth. A drainer will be handy for letting water drain off the rinsed dishes as well.
Would you add a small bar of soap of the same volume of soap powder to some water when washing clothes?
No, you cannot use bar soap in place of powdered soap when washing clothes - unless you are washing by hand. Powdered and liquid soaps are designed to disperse quickly into the wash water, bar soaps will not do that. After the washing process, bar soap may remain as a bar (although a bit smaller) and then the rinse steps will not be effective at removing residual soap.
What are the four components of good hand washing?
That is a good question! When you wash your hands, the overhead water should be clean and free from any microorganisms. Then you must use the soap to wash your hands. With foam of the soap the germs are washed away. You must give enough time to wash the hands. You must take special care to wash the nails. You must apply soap to the tap and scrub the same. You pour the water on tap, then wash your hand and then close the tap. Otherwise the germs will come back on your hand, from the tap, as you close the tap.
What is the difference between handwashing and hand sanitization in maintaining hand hygiene?
The difference between handwashing and hand sanitazation is that hand washing is youre washing youre hand with water and soap and hand sanitazation is using hand sanitazer or using those sanizatized wipies
Is soap better than hand sanitizer?
The CDC reports that soap and water does a better job at removing germs, but a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol makes sense to use if soap and water are not available. If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy,
Why do YOU have to rinse What if your hands before using soap in hand washing?
Soap by its self can dry your skin and dehydrate it rapidly so its always better to put water on your hands before soap. Soap also doesn't go very bubbly unless it reacts with the water so that's another reason to rinse before washing.
Is hand-sanitizer a solution?
studies have shown hand sanitizer DOES NOT replace hand washing and in some cases may cause cancer.
If bacteria can live on a bar of soap why wash our hands to kill the germs using soap if it does not kill the germs?
While it is true that hand washing with plain soap doesn't actually kill all germs, hand washing is still a vital part of disease prevention. The mechanical action of hand washing--both the flushing action of the running water and the friction from the rubbing together of your hands--removes harmful pathogens. And that's why hand washing is considered so important to public health.*Proper hand washing technique: use very warm water and soap, briskly wash and rub hands and between fingers with suds for a minimum of 20 to 30 seconds, rinse and dry on clean towel. To know if you are washing your hands long enough for the germs to be removed from your hands, sing two verses of Mary Had a Little Lamb or sing Happy Birthday twice before you stop washing and rubbing them with the soap suds.
What is the soap?
Soapy water is water which has soap dissolved in it.
Can hand sanitizer be used instead of washing your hands with soap and water?
Well, it CAN- and it will kill some of the germs- but your hands will still be dirty.
What helps fight infections and germs?
One of the most important guards against infections and germs is proper hand washing with soap and water.
