Double Hand Washing

HAND-WASHING–DOUBLE WASH METHOD

  • Use soap and warm running water.
  • Rub your hands together for 20 seconds.
  • Wash all parts of your hands including:
    • back of hands
    • wrists
    • between fingers
    • under fingernails
  • Using a nail brush, wash and brush each finger.
  • Rinse well under warm running water.
  • Soap and wash all parts of your hands again for 20 seconds.
  • Rinse well under warm running water.
  • Thoroughly dry hands with a clean paper towel.
  • Using a paper towel, instead of bare hands, turn off the water, open the restroom doors, and then throw away the paper towel.