Not everyone knows this: how often you really need to wash your hands with soap

18.04.2024 17:12

Everyone knows that hands must be washed thoroughly with soap.

However, not everyone knows how often this needs to be done.

Why you need to wash your hands

Throughout the day, people visit many different public places.

Moreover, many viruses, fungi and various bacteria can live here.

As a result, they can remain on the hands. And when a person touches his face with dirty hands, they can enter the body.

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As a result, these microorganisms can cause various infections and diseases.

That is why it is important to wash your hands after visiting such places. And you must do it with soap. After all, just hot water will not be able to “neutralize” bacteria.

You also need to wash your hands with soap after using the toilet.

How often to wash

There is no exact answer to this question. You need to wash your hands every time they get dirty.

And for each person it is individual.

Experts advise washing your hands at least six times throughout the day.

When to wash

Hands should be washed after being outside and after contact with sick people.

They should also be washed before eating or after sneezing.

In addition, you should wash your hands with soap if you have handled raw fish or meat.

It is advisable to do this after contact with animals, even domestic ones.

Previously, we wrote about how often you need to wash your bed linen.

Tatyana Khitrushko Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources


Content
  1. Why you need to wash your hands
  2. How often to wash
  3. When to wash