The Right Way to Wash Your Hands

The ideal way to wash your hands is to use Dettol Hand Wash and water for as long as you can. However, aim for at least 20 to 30 seconds. If you sing the 'Happy Birthday' song twice, consider that you have washed your hands sufficiently long.  To ensure that you are appropriately cleaning your hands, adhere to these five hand washing steps: Wet your hands with water, either warm or cold and apply Dettol Hand Wash or soap Rub it on your hands thoroughly; ensure to cover all surfaces including the back of your hands, gaps between your fingers, and fingernails as well Continue rubbing your hands together for 20 to 30 seconds Rinse your hands thoroughly with clean water to ensure removal of residual germs Dry both hands with a clean towel  After washing your hands, turn off the faucet with a towel to avoid adding germs right back to your hands. While in public or office washrooms, always use disposable towels.  If you have no access to water and soap, using Dettol Hand Sanitizer is the next best option. When used properly, it can eliminate 99.9 percent of the germs from your hands. All you need to do is squeeze a thumbnail sized amount of sanitizer on your palm and rub both hands together until dry.  By following the above hand washing steps, you can help yourself, and others stay healthy, especially during seasons when you are likely to get and spread germs.