Washing your handswith cool or cold water may be more effective than you think.
Wet hand and lather with soap.
Or instead, try Dolly Parton’s classic song “Jolene” and sing the chorus.
Can you use sanitzers instead of soap?
Remember to avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, advises theCDC.
Cleaners are safest when used according to the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning, not handwashing.
If you do need a substitute for bleach wipes or isopropyl alcohol, there are alternatives available.
What if you don’t have soap and running water?
The CDC helps explain why each step of the handwashing process matters.
Again, don’t skip steps with coronavirus.
If you’ve ever washed dishes, you’ve seen how soap reacts to fat it dissolves the substance.
And remember, anyefforts at improving hand hygieneandsocial distancingcan help.
It’s our individual efforts that will make the difference.
