You probably don't wash your hands well enough

Washing your hands regularly is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacteria. But then you have to wash your hands well and that is not as easy as it seems.

The most effective way to wash your hands
A study studied hospital staff to determine the best way to wash your hands. Two techniques were compared:a three-step technique and a six-step technique. The technique, which consists of six steps, appears to be a lot more effective. Take a little more time the next time you wash your hands, because the method takes up to 25 percent more time.

How to wash your hands in 6 steps:

1. Make a bowl of your hand and spray some soap in it. Then divide it between both hands.
2. Rubbing your palms together.
3. Rub well between your fingers.
4. Rub the backs of your fingers together by interlacing your fingers from the side.
5. Wash your thumbs by making rotating movements with the fingers of your other hand.
6. Wash your palms by making rotating movements with the fingers of your other hand.

Not clear enough?
The World Health Organization has made the step-by-step plan even more extensive, with drawings for clarification. View the step-by-step plan to wash your hands properly.

If you've washed your hands, what's the best way to dry your hands?