Why it's so important to wash your hands properly!

The hand is the part of the body that we use most often and constantly.

We greet each other, hold each other, hold the steering wheel, the bag, the keys, the dog's leash, we scratch, we wipe our hair on our face, we phone, we text, we work or we buy. Our hands are constantly in action and in contact with all kinds of objects.

Did you know that a computer keyboard contains 400 times more bacteria than an average toilet seat?

At least that's what a study conducted by a university in Arizona claims, in which researchers took samples from offices.

At the very latest, you should want to wash your hands! But a little water here, a little soap there is not enough to get the best results!

Why is proper hand washing so important?

Knowing how!

And that's where we want to take up the first sentence:

Why it's so important to wash your hands well!

Pathogens lurk everywhere in everyday life, for example on doorknobs and keyboards, in refrigerators and dishwashing sponges. They are often transmitted by hand. To reduce the risk of infection, you should wash your hands regularly.

We show you how to do it properly:

1. Run your hands under running water and wet them properly. The temperature of the water has no influence on the reduction of pathogens.

Scrub both hands thoroughly with soap - water alone is not nearly as effective. For liquid soap, a pump is sufficient. Using too much soap certainly doesn't hurt, but it doesn't make your hands any cleaner either.

2. Thoroughly soap your hands, using circular motions and gentle pressure: on palms, fingertips, nails and between fingers. Take at least 20 to 30 seconds to lather up. This will thoroughly remove dirt and germs.

3. Be especially careful to wash the area between each finger as well. To do this, clasp both hands together and move your fingers back and forth through the spaces in the other hand. Think of the thumbs as well. Then move to the back of the hand.

4. Rinse the lather off completely and thoroughly.

Important: In public restrooms, after washing your hands, turn off the faucet with a disposable towel or your elbow.

5. Dry your hands thoroughly. In public restrooms, use paper towels instead. Do not rub, but dab to avoid irritating delicate skin.