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Importance of Hand washing

When to wash your hands?

Method of washing hands:

 

Why use warm water?

Hand washing is more effective when done with warm water. Soap lathers (soaps up) better with warm water. The active ingredients on the surface of the soap are released more easily, making them more effective in cleaning your hands of dirt, grease and oils, without stripping away the natural oils in your skin. Using cold or hot water can damage the skin’s natural oils and cause dermatitis over time.

 

Why is liquid soap the best?

Generally, it is better to use liquid soap than a bar soap, particularly at work due to the following reasons:

 

 

Its fine to use bar soap at home, but it might help to keep it on a soap-rack (so it’s not sitting in a pool of water) and change it if it becomes old and cracked.

 

Take care of your hands

Handwashing is only one part of hand hygiene. Looking after your skin generally is important, as your skin is the perfect barrier against infection. After your hands have been dried thoroughly you can apply a water-based absorbent hand cream three to four times a day or more frequently if your hands are constantly in water. Always consult a doctor if a skin irritation develops or continues.

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