Hand washing technique

7 steps of handwashing

There’s so much going on when you’re a kid – mud pies to make, friends to play with, frogs to catch and toys to share. With all this activity, it’s easy for children to forget to wash their hands. Hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid germs, bacteria and viruses that can cause

According to a new study, that is.

Here’s why soap, water, and a few extra seconds make a difference, plus tips you can use right away.

Handwashing is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms.

Tips, guides, checklists for when and how you should wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol based scrub for hand hygiene.

How to handrub and handwash

Regular hand-washing can protect both you and those around you from infection. Consumer Reports shows you the right way to wash your hands.

We all know you're supposed to wash your hands, but is anyone really doing it? And what if that soap you're lathering up with is hazardous to your health? Get the down and dirty on all things hand washing right here. Dirty secret No. 1: Most people don't wash their hands A 2013 undercover study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University showed a whopping 95 percent of the people secretly observed in a public bathroom didn't wash their hands properly and that 7 percent of women and…