Hand Washing Tip

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5. I was taught how to wash my hands 45 years ago when I worked at a hospital.

Never thought much about it, until people started wondering how to wash hands and it became a popular video on YouTube.

20 seconds is standard in the hospital setting (2 happy birthdays) for non-surgical prep (for surgical prep - 5 minutes is standard for the first wash of the day). I have it so ingrained in my mind that 20 seconds and lather up is the proper way that it would be hard for me to change that now. There is also a certain method for insuring all surfaces are covered with soap.

Hot or cold water does not matter as far as I know, it is the soap that does the work in breaking down the structure of the virus.

This is from Mayo Clinic.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253

I thought I would throw this out there.

Stay well and wash your hands!