The CDC Says Wash Your Hands! #StayHome #StaySafe
Of course, we all know that handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick.
The CDC recommends that during the COVID-19 pandemic, you should also clean your hands after being in a public place and touched an item or surface that may be frequently touched by other people, such as door handles, tables, gas pumps, shopping carts, or electronic cashier registers/screens, etc.
Follow these five steps each time you wash your hands:
1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Note: Use hand sanitizer when you can’t use soap and water.
Moisturize!
Since we all are washing our hands even more than normal, some of you might be experiencing dry and irritated skin like I am. It is important to moisturize and use lotion to combat the dryness.
Stay safe, stay home, wash your hands frequently, and use a moisturizer or lotion to prevent dry skin.
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Thanks for sharing these tips. Hand washing is so important.This is a great reminder.
You’re welcome! Stay safe!
No problem. Stay safe!
Handwashing is one of the easiest and most effective tasks, yet many haven’t caught on to it.
It really is! I hope you and your family continue to stay safe and healthy!
Now a days I often forget moisturiser. Thanks for the reminder.
You’re welcome!
Washing your hands is a no brainer. 30sec with hot water and soap!
You would think so, right? LOL
Exactly! It is crazy that some people don’t take the time to wash for 30 seconds!
Thanx for sharing this useful tips with us. Very useful in this pandemic situation
I hope you and your family stay safe!
I think handwashing is one of the most effective prevention for COVID-19. It’s basic yet very useful at this time.
It really is basic but so many people don’t wash their hands long enough to get them clean.
So important to make to follow through with proper handwashing. I think it is good to have reminders to keep up with washing enough and the right way.
Exactly! It is crazy that some people don’t take the time to wash for 30 seconds!
good reminder! question. do you know how long we use our nail brushes for? I have one just like in your photo and can’t remember. oh well, i’ll google it 🙂
I am not sure about how long you should wait to clean the brush or throw it out, but I do know that you can buy a cleaning solution for the brush to clean off bacteria and germs.
Many times I forgot to use moisturizer, thanks for remind us.
You’re welcome! Got keep our hands from drying out and preventing even more problems.!
I love these tips! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I bought a mini hand creme recently. Sanitizer in one pocket, hand creme in the other – I can moisturize my hands right after using the desinfection liquid. Of course, I usually stay at home all the time, but once in a while I need to go out for groceries or the post office 😉
I love it! You are definitely prepared! I hope you and your family continue to stay safe!
I still think it’s funny that people need instructions on how to wash our hands. How many have not been doing it correctly all these years?
It is crazy, but I have seen plenty of people walk out of a bathroom without washing their hands. Yuck!
yes this is all so important. i like how u said we still need to moisturize too!
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read the article! Stay safe!
Washing hands is always important whether there’s Covid or not. Always use good soap though.
Yes! The type of soap used is important for getting rid of bacteria and germs!
Thank you for the great reminder of how important washing our hands are! Hand sanitizer is not a substitution for this! Sharing this post with others
Thank you so much! Stay safe!
washing our hands will always be the first line of defense against Covid-19. It’s good that we not just wash our hands, but also learn how to wash them properly Thanks for sharing these tips to us. <3 Stay safe!
You’re welcome! I hope you and your family continue to stay safe!