Rita Hand Wash

Correct hand washing technique recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control for prevention of transmission of disease includes the following steps: Wet hands with warm or cold running water. Running water is recommended because standing basins may be contaminated,... Lather hands by rubbing them with a generous amount of soap, including the backs of hands, between fingers, and under... Scrub for at least 20 seconds. Scrubbing creates friction, which helps remove germs from skin, and scrubbing for longer...