These days, who isn't aware of the value of handwashing? Handwashing vigilance will be one of the key public health messages promoted in 2021.
Handwashing with soap is a simple, reliable, and inexpensive do-it-yourself security that avoids infections and saves lives, according to the Global Handwashing Partnership, and hand hygiene is the most critical step we can take for disease prevention, according to the World Health Organization's guide (the handwashing tips below will help you with that).
According to UNICEF statistics, handwashing with soap will minimize global disease death rates by up to 65 percent. In the case of COVID-19, they also go so far as to suggest that it is crucial in the virus's battle.
Handwashing is important, to say the least. That's why we've compiled a list of five handwashing tips to make the procedure simple and efficient.
Continue reading to find out more about these handwashing suggestions.
Here are some easy measures to make washing your hands at home and on the go more manageable:
1. Dispense Soap
Use in any location with a drain, whether at home or at work.
If you find bar soaps slippery or believe they are unsanitary (especially in public washrooms or at work), using a pump soap can be a great substitute (not to mention safe).
You should buy liquid soap in bulk and dispensers from homeware stores if you're worried with waste. Empty pump bottles can also be washed and reused.
2. Always Tap on a lever
Another difficult aspect of handwashing (and one that deters certain people from doing it on a daily basis) is the simplicity of which it can be done. Consider adding lever taps for your hand and kitchen sinks if this describes you. It would be easier to use to wash your face, as well as allowing you to regulate the temperature.
3. Hand towels and paper towels for work and at home
Another important move in good handwashing is to rinse your hands properly. Check to see if your place of business has paper towels and/or a hand dryer. Invest in extra hand towels for your home so that you can wash and clean the dirty towels on a regular basis.
4. Hand sanitizers,
If you don't know whether you'll have access to a tap or soap, hand sanitizer is a natural (and convenient) option. This is one of the reasons why hand sanitizer stations can be found in a variety of public places, such as shopping centres, hospitals, and clinics.
When you're on the move and visiting public places like malls, hand sanitizer comes in handy.
How long should your hands be washed?
Singing Happy Birthday twice before soaping and washing your hands is a simple way to recall how long to wash your hands for a good rinse. It will take you about two minutes to disinfect and scrub your hands in the time it takes you to sing that twice.
So, the next time you're unsure how long to wash your face, just sing the song twice in your head (it takes about 20 seconds, in case you were wondering). If none of the other handwashing tips stick with you, at least consider this one!
