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Steps for handwashing with liquid soap and water

Steps for handwashing with liquid soap and  water

 

First, wet hands under running water.

Then, apply liquid soap and rub hands together to make a soapy lather.

Away from the running water, rub the palms, back of hands, between fingers, back of fingers, thumbs, finger tips and wrists

for at least 20 seconds.
Rinse hands thoroughly under running water.

Then, dry hands thoroughly with a clean towel or paper towel, or a hand dryer

Cleaned hands should not directly touch the water tap again. Turn off the tap by wrapping the faucet with paper towel or after splashing water to clean the faucet.

Attention!
Don¡¦t share towels or paper towels with others. 

Used paper towels should be properly discarded in a garbage bin with a lid.

Personal towels should be washed at least once daily.