Handwashing

Our hands do so much for us, they are capable of a variety of functions However, hands are the most exposed part of the body to germs. Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading Today, a Miami Lakes Educational Center student will demonstrate the proper way to wash your hands Step 1 Wet your hands with warm water and cover all surfaces with soap. Make sure you lather your whole hand with the soap. Step 2 Right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa Also, rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa Step 3 Individually scrub each fingertip Step 4 Rotational rubbing backwards and forward with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm and vice versa Step 5 Rub and wash around your wrist Step 6 Rinse each hand separately Do not allow your hands to touch any part of the sink Step 7 Dry hands thoroughly with single use towel You use one towel from the tips downward and then use a separate towel for your wrist. Last step Use a separate towel to turn off the faucet. Our hands touch many surfaces throughout the course of our everyday lives. This makes them the perfect vehicle to transport germs to our nose, mouths, and eyes, which can then get into our bodies. We all like to think that we are washing our hands well but that may not be the case. Effective hand washing is key in the battle against the spread of bacteria and viruses. Thank you and wash your hands