Handwashing is a cheap, easy, and effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep people healthy.

Handwashing can become a lifelong healthy habit if you practice it and make it a part of your everyday life.

When should you wash your hands?

When using the bathroom

Before making food

Before eating

After touching doors

After holding handrails

After shopping

...and more.

What is the right way to wash hands?

There are 5 easy steps for handwashing:

wet

lather

scrub

rinse

dry

Wet your hands with clean, running water. Turn off the water. Use soap.

Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.

Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. You can use a timer, or just sing the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice.