Learn the right hand washing techniques!
Do you realize how much contact you have with germs during the day? Every day we touch money, credit card, keyboard, door handles and phone. In fact, our hands are the most polluted organ. Especially influenza and colds; In fact, many infections such as jaundice, diarrhea, hepatitis and pneumonia are actually taken through our hands. That's why it's important to keep our hands clean. The most important and effective way to prevent diseases is to wash our hands regularly. However, we make mistakes when washing our hands due to reasons such as shortness of time or inappropriate environment, and as a result of this we cannot ensure that microorganisms move away from our hands. Acıbadem Taksim Hospital Infectious Diseases Specialist Sezen Özkök explained the mistakes we made while washing our hands and the correct hand washing techniques.
Wash your hands by rubbing for at least 15 seconds
One of the most common mistakes we make while washing our hands; keep washing time short. In this case, germs cannot be cleaned from the hands sufficiently, and as a result, the disease continues to spread. Vigorously rub every part of your hands (wrists, palms, fingers, between-fingers, back and nails) for at least 15 seconds.
Foam the soap thoroughly
The use of soap and water while washing hands contributes to the spread of harmful microorganisms due to insufficient removal from the hand.
Only hot water is not enough
Water alone should not be used effectively to remove germs, so water should be used with soap. Washing with hot water doesn't do much well, because it can't stand the heat where the germs die. In addition, hot water irritates the hands and prepares the ground for microorganisms. Therefore, it is important to wash the palms, fingertips and tips with water and soap thoroughly to cover the wrist.
Microbes in solid soap
Placing the solid soap in place without cleaning can cause pollution. In addition, microorganisms remain on the soap when used in common causes the spread of microbes. For this reason, it is very important to use liquid soap for hand cleaning, especially in public places.
Let the towels belong to you
The fact that the towels are damp as a result of the use of common towels creates a suitable environment for the growth of microorganisms. It also makes it easier to spread infections among people because of not washing hands well.
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