Should you wash your hands with...
What if...
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100

Warm or Cold water?

Either is fine, as long as it's clean.

100

What if you don't have soap but have access to water?

If water is all you have, rub your hands together under it and wipe off with a clean towel or air dry.

100

How long do I need to scrub when washing my hands?

Scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds is most effective.

200

Bar soap or liquid?

Either is fine.

200

When hands are not visibly dirty you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least what % alcohol?

60%

200

What percentage of people don't wash their hands?

20% or 1 in 5 people

300

Does the soap have to be antibacterial to work?

No. Plain soap and water works just as well.

300

What do you do if you don't have SOAP or WATER to wash your hands?

Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
300

Of those that do wash their hands, what percentage use SOAP?

30%

400

Should I towel or air dry my hands?

Either is fine, but if you're using a towel make sure it is clean!

400

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can quickly kill most types of germs on the hands but may not kill certain bacteria and viruses that cause what?

Diarrhea.

400
What percentage of people wash their hands before eating food?

39%

500

Should I use a paper towel to turn off the faucet or open the door of a public bathroom?

There isn't much scientific evidence about this. You can do either of these if you are concerned about getting germs on your hands after you wash them.

500
When is it most important to wash your hands?

Before eating or after using the restroom.

500

The average person washes their hands after using the toilet for how many seconds?

6 seconds