How to wash your hands

It's best to wash your hands with plain soap and water. Antibacterial soaps that you can buy without a prescription don't kill germs better than plain soaps.

Follow these steps:

• Wet your hands with clean, running water.
• Apply soap and lather well.
• Rub your hands hard for at least 20 seconds. Scrub all surfaces. This includes the backs of your hands, your wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.
• Rinse well.
• Dry your hands with a clean towel or air-dry them.