Hand Washing Tips

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of respiratory illnesses like flu and COVID-19.

Proper Handwashing Tips:

  • Wash hands thoroughly with soap + warm water
  • Wash for 20-30 seconds or sing “Happy Birthday” two times in a row
  • Soap and warm water are the best way to clean your hands, but if they aren’t available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, that contains at least 60% alcohol

How to Use Hand Sanitizers:

  • Apply the sanitizer to the palm of one hand (follow label directions on how much to use)
  • Rub hands together
  • Rub the sanitizer over all the surfaces of your hands + fingers until hands are dry. 

Check out DPH’s Infection Prevention Steps poster here