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Like every year, this year also Global Handwashing Day is being celebrated on 15 October. Global Hand Washing Day was started in 2008 by the Global Hand Washing Partnership. Since then, it has become a kind of global campaign which helps people to understand the importance of washing hands. The purpose of this day is to remind people that washing hands is a small but very important step, which can protect us and our families from many types of infections. According to experts, washing hands is not only necessary, but it is also very important to wash hands properly. But 99 percent people in the country make some common mistakes while washing hands. In such a situation, let us tell you today what is the correct way of washing hands.
People make these common mistakes while washing hands
Most people make many mistakes while washing hands. The biggest mistake is that soap or hand sanitizer is not used in the right quantity. Many people apply more or less sanitizer than necessary while washing hands in a hurry. Apart from this, after washing hands, they are not wiped dry, due to which germs remain on the hands. The habit of washing hands in a hurry is also counted among the most common mistakes.
What is the correct way to wash hands?
- According to experts, one should take at least 20 seconds to wash hands.
- After this, first of all wet your hands and apply liquid or soap.
- Now rub soap on the palms, under the finger nails and till the wrists.
- After this, clean the tips of thumb and fingers also thoroughly.
- Now after washing hands, dry them with a clean towel or napkin.
- If there is no water, then use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
- To clean hands with hand sanitizer, rub hands for 30 seconds and touch anything only after hands are completely dry.
When is it necessary to wash hands?
- According to experts, it is important to wash hands before and after eating.
- Apart from this, it is necessary to wash hands every time after going to the toilet.
- It is important to wash hands even after touching a sick person.
- Even if you are coming home from outside, it is important to wash your hands.
- Generally it is necessary to wash hands even after sneezing or coughing.
- Even if you touch an animal, it is important to wash your hands after that.
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