The Dirt on Clean

Proper Hand Washing

1. Wet hands under the tap.

2. Use soap.

3. Lather and rub hands and in between fingers for about 15-20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday".)

4. Rinse under tap.

5. Towel dry or rub quickly under air dryer.

6. Turn taps off with paper towel or sleeve.

Click here for Health Canada's proper hand washing poster.