Hereโs how to wash your hands and why experts agree youโre not doing it right
Chances are youโre not washing your hands long or often enough. It seems amateur, but a quick rinse with soap and water is not good enough to eliminate all the germs youโre carrying on your hands. The recommended method from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is:Wet your hands with clean, running water. If you think youโre doing it right, try singing happy birthday twice to feel how long experts say you should be scrubbing. Doctors prefer good handwashing over hand sanitizer unless youโre away from a sink and the sanitizer is your only option.