{"id":1959,"date":"2020-05-11T03:41:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T03:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/?p=1959"},"modified":"2020-06-01T03:41:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T03:41:37","slug":"hand-washing-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalimplantsindfw.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/11\/hand-washing-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Hand Washing Prevent COVID-19?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanEvery day, we learn more about coronavirus, but one thing remains unchanged. Hand washing and sanitizer are key to preventing the spread of COVID-19. This is an easy way to protect yourself and others because washing your hands has always been a part of your life. While you have a lot of practice washing your hands, simple mistakes can put yourself and others at risk. Here\u2019s what you need to know to properly clean your hands to keep COVID-19 at bay.<\/p>\n

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Stop the Spread of COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proper hand washing is proven to remove harmful pathogens on\nyour skin that can lead to several health issues, including viral infections. Not\nonly do clean hands keep you healthy, but others as well because it stops you\nfrom spreading germs. Besides fighting cold and flu, hand washing is critical\nfor stopping other infections, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, if you aren\u2019t using the correct techniques,\nyou might be allowing harmful germs to linger on your hands, including coronavirus.\nHere are 5 simple tips to ensure you\u2019re properly disinfecting your hands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Place your hands under clean, running water. <\/li>
  2. Use a generous amount of antibacterial soap on the inside and outside of your hands. Don\u2019t forget about your fingertips. Clean all surfaces of your hands for at least 20 seconds, which is equivalent to singing \u201cHappy Birthday.\u201d This also includes any jewelry and your fingernails. Pay careful attention when cleaning the fingertips because they often touch the face, eyes, and nose.<\/li>
  3. Rub your hands back and forth and use your fingertips to gently scrub your hands. <\/li>
  4. Rinse your hands under running water to remove all the soap. <\/li>
  5. Completely dry your hands using a clean disposal towel or an air dryer. Don\u2019t let your hands dry on their own because germs love moist environments. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you can\u2019t get to a sink, use an alcohol-based hand\nsanitizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Commit to Frequent Hand Washing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    You know you\u2019re supposed to wash your hands before eating, preparing\nfoods, and after using the restroom, but there are several other times\nthroughout the day you should be hand washing, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n