{"id":20851,"date":"2024-07-04T14:24:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T14:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/?p=20851"},"modified":"2025-09-23T10:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:04:22","slug":"7-steps-of-hygienic-hand-washing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/7-steps-of-hygienic-hand-washing","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Steps of Hygienic Hand Washing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20851\" class=\"elementor elementor-20851\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0d0574 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0d0574\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-682ab37\" data-id=\"682ab37\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef81d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef81d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-74b65a4d-7fff-bf6a-c9e3-590006e19e9c\">When it comes to keeping germs at bay, there is one simple practice we can all do: hand washing. But it is not just a quick rinse under the tap; there is a proper way to do it to make sure you are getting rid of those germs. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0ccfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0ccfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Why Hand Washing Is Important?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Hand washing is important because it helps keep us healthy and stops germs from spreading. Our hands touch many things throughout the day like door handles, money, and even our faces. And on all those things, some germs can make us sick.<\/p><p>When we wash our hands with soap and water, the soap breaks down the germs and dirt. When we rinse them off, they go down the drain. By washing our hands regularly, especially before we eat and after using the restroom. We can stop those germs from getting into our bodies. It is a simple but super effective way to stay healthy.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, many do not know how to wash their hands properly or neglect to do so. However, proper hand washing is important for food safety in places like restaurants.<\/p><p>Therefore, everyone must learn the correct way to wash their hands. It is straightforward\u2014there are just seven steps that anyone can follow.<\/p><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"p-4 my-4\" style=\"background-color: #ededed; text-align: center;\"><b>Singing &#8220;Happy Birthday&#8221; twice while washing your hands can help you ensure you are washing them for the recommended 20 seconds.<\/b><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1537570 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1537570\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How to Wash Your Hands in 7 Steps?<\/strong><\/h2><p>The 7 steps of hand washing, recommended by the<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/best-way-to-wash-your-hands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NHS<\/a>,<\/span> are simple and effective. Remember to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds for thorough cleaning. Here they are:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Wet Your Hands:<\/strong> Use warm water and enough soap to create a good lather.<\/li><li><strong>Rub Your Palms Together:<\/strong> Rub your hands in circles, clockwise and anti-clockwise.<\/li><li><strong>Wash the Back of Your Hands:<\/strong> Interlock your fingers and rub the back of one hand with the palm of the other, then switch hands.<\/li><li><strong>Interlace Your Fingers:<\/strong> Link your fingers together, palm to palm, and rub your palms and fingers together.<\/li><li><strong>Clean Your Fingertips:<\/strong> Put one hand over the other, interlock your fingers, and rub the backs of your fingers against your palms, then switch hands.<\/li><li><strong>Scrub Your Thumbs:<\/strong> Wrap your fingers around your thumb and rub it in circles, then switch thumbs.<\/li><li><strong>Rub Your Fingertips on Your Palm:<\/strong> Rub the tips of your fingers in circles on the palm of your other hand, then switch hands.<\/li><\/ul><p>After following these steps, rinse your hands thoroughly with warm running water. Dry them with a clean, disposable paper towel. Paper towels are best for hygiene, but if hand dryers are available, you can use those too.\u00a0<\/p><p>Be careful not to touch anything with your clean hands after drying them. This is to avoid transferring germs back onto them.<\/p><p>\u00a0If possible, use a paper towel to turn off the taps. If your hands feel dry after washing, moisturising them is a good idea. Dry hands can be more prone to cracking, providing a breeding ground for germs.\u00a0<\/p><p>Following these simple steps, every time you wash your hands can help keep yourself and those around you safe from germs and illness. 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You can download and display it in the hand-washing areas at your workplace or home. This poster will serve as a reminder for everyone to wash their hands properly, helping to <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-food-from-microbial-contamination\">prevent microbial contamination.<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing.webp\" alt=\"7 steps of hand washing poster\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing.webp 2048w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hurak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/seven-steps-of-hand-washing-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to keeping germs at bay, there is one simple practice we can all do: hand washing. 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