Feb 16, 2024 · Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Follow these five steps every time. Wet your hands with clean, running water …

Dec 11, 2024 · Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to keep from getting sick and spreading illness. Find out when to wash your hands and how to do it right.

Apr 2, 2024 · Washing your hands thoroughly and consistently can help keep you and your family healthy. If you do get sick, good handwashing can help keep germs from spreading to others. So, …

May 19, 2023 · Below is the seven-step handwashing technique endorsed by the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO): Wet your hands with clean — preferably running — water. Apply enough soap …

Sep 17, 2025 · Correctly handwashing with soap and water can help protect one in three children who get sick with diarrhea and almost one in five from respiratory infections, such as a cold or flu. Here’s …

Nov 11, 2024 · For cleaning your hands, all you need is soap and running water. Soap lifts dirt and germs from your skin, which is then washed away by the water. Wet your hands with cool or warm …

Jun 19, 2025 · Handwashing goes beyond simply using soap and water. Following the proper technique ensures its effectiveness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the …

Jan 17, 2025 · Good handwashing—with the help of soap and the friction of rubbing hands together—is a strategy that can minimize germs, or pathogens that cause disease. Handwashing is a key …

Mar 21, 2025 · Learn more about why you should wash your hands, diseases you don't want, antibiotic resistance, how germs are spread, where germs hide, and when to wash your hands. More about …

Apr 17, 2024 · The recommendations for effective handwashing and use of hand sanitizer was developed based on data from a number of studies. Learn more about the science behind how to …