Hey guys, Mr. Wellness here with another Wellness 101 Quick Tip. Did you know that according to the CDC, keeping you hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others?



Here’s how the sickness cycle begins.


Let’s say someone is sick. They cough or sneeze into their hand, and then touch everyday surfaces like handrails and doorknobs, leaving behind nasty germs and bacteria. Our hands then pickup those germs that we can’t see, from touching the same surfaces. These germs can then enter our bodies if we touch our nose, mouth or eyes and make us sick.


To avoid illness, you must practice good hand hygiene…translation…wash your hands folks! And quickly rinsing your hands under water isn’t going to cut it. That’s right my friends, only 30% of people who “wash their hands” actually use soap. To properly wash your hands, you’ll need to follow these steps every time.


WET your hands with clean water. Studies have shown that washing under hot water is no more effective than using cold and that the amount of time spent washing is more important!


LATHER your hands by rubbing them together with soap. Be sure to include the backs of your hands, in between your fingers and under your fingernails.


SCRUB for 20 seconds. Try humming the happy birthday song twice to ensure you’ve scrubbed long enough.


RINSE your hands under clean water again.


DRY your hands with a clean towel or let them air dry.
Wash your hands before you cook or eat, after using the bathroom, after coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose, after touching animals, before and after you visit someone who is already sick, and anytime your hands are just plain dirty.



It’s that simple folks, help stop the sickness cycle by keeping your hands clean. Don’t forget to smash that like button and subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more Wellness 101!

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