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        Hand washing

        Header Infection Hand Washing

        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: 20 February 2025