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How to Wash Your Hands
You have probably heard that it is important to wash your hands, but did you know that there is a proper way to do it?
• First, you need to turn on the water. Make sure it is warm--but not too hot.
• Next, hold your hands under the water. Wet them all over.
• Then apply the soap to your wet hands. Leave the water running while you do this.
• Rub your hands together to make lather. Be sure to scrub your fingers and your fingernails, too. Sing the song “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” while you scrub your hands. Don’t stop scrubbing until you finish the song.
• Next, put your hands under the water again and rinse off all the soap.
• Leave the water running as you dry your hands with a clean towel.
• Finally, turn off the water with the towel that you used.
If you remember to do this every time you wash your hands, it will help you stay healthy.
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