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Hand washing

Person washing their hands in a sink

Step one

Palm to palm.

Step two

Right palm over back of left hand. Change hands and repeat.

Step three

Interlace fingers of right hand over left. Change hands and repeat.

Step four

Rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm. Change hands and repeat.

Step five

Rotational rubbing of right thumb clasped in left palm. Change hands and repeat.

Step six

Grasp left wrist with right hand and work cleanser into skin. Change hands and repeat.

Step seven

Rub hands and wrists for 30 seconds, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

Last reviewed: 23 January 2024