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Did you know that 80% of common infections are spread by hands? There are many diseases that can't be cured, and in some cases experts don't even know what causes them. But most health professionals agree you can substantially reduce the risk of illness and spreading disease by the simple act of washing your hands often. Dirty hands can be cured. That sounds simple, but most people aren't very consistent at washing as much as they should. Hand washing is the best way to stop the spread of infections.
According to studies done by the American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 65% of adults wash their hands after using the toilet – women significantly more often than men; only 25% of adults wash their hands after changing a baby’s nappy; and less than 50% of people wash their hands after playing with or cleaning up after their pets. Just 33% of all people wash after sneezing or coughing; and not even 20% wash their hands after handling money.
When done correctly, hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Good hand washing technique is easy to learn. Follow these four simple steps to keeping hands clean:
• Wet your hands with warm running water
• Add soap, preferably an anti-bacterial soap such as Sanex, Protex or ICU, and then rub your hands together vigorously, making a soapy lather. Do this away from the running water for at least 10 – 15 seconds, being careful not to wash the lather away. Wash the tops and palms of your hands, as well as between your fingers and under your nails.
• Rinse your hands well under warm running water. Let the water run back into the sink, not down to your elbows. Turn off the water using a paper towel.
• Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel or disposable paper towel.
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