Effective hand washing: An important step in good health
Are you washing your hands enough, properly and at the right times?
Washing your hands is crucial for preventing the spread of illness, bacteria, virus and disease. 知道了 正确的洗手方法 帮助每个人. A tiny number of germs on our hands can multiply millions of times overnight. Do your part to keep yourself and those around you healthy with these hand washing tips.
什么时候洗手
Everyone interacts with germs throughout the day. According to the Centers for Disease Control washing your hands at these key times helps avoid the spread of bacteria:
- 之前 吃
- 之前，期间和之后 烹饪或 准备食物
- 前后对比 giving first aid or caring for someone who is ill
- 之前 插入隐形眼镜
- 后 touching a pet or any animal, animal feed or animal waste
- 后 和某人握手
- 后 using the restroom or helping someone use the restroom
- 后 sneezing, coughing or blowing your nose
- 后 感人的垃圾
- 后 touching shared or frequently used tables, keypads, pumps, handles or devices at public places
如何洗手
- Take off any jewelry before washing your hands. You can keep smooth rings on, but be sure to wash around and under them.
- Wet your hands with lukewarm water before adding soap. The warm water helps prevent your hands from losing moisture.
- 涂上肥皂，开始擦洗. Don't forget the backs of your hands, in between your fingers and your cuticles. Clean your fingernails by rubbing the tips of your fingers on the opposite palm.
- Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. To keep track of the time, try singing a few verses of "Happy Birthday to You"in your head.
- 彻底擦干双手. 后 drying, use a paper towel or your elbow to turn off the faucet.
洗手液
The best way to prevent germs is by washing hands but using 洗手液 can help as well if soap and water are not readily available. 使用一个 洗手液 that contains at least 60% alcohol is recommended.
