Culinary arts hand washing study

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Practicing good handwashing will protect you, your family, and others you meet from a variety of food borne and other types of illnesses

Steps of hand washing

1. Wet hands with comfortably warm water. 2. Apply a small amount of soap or use a bar. 3. Rub hands together until all areas are soapy and scrubbed. 4. Scrub for 15 to 20 seconds singing your favorite birthday song twice or two lyrics to "Twinkle, twinkle little star" once. 5. Rinse with warm water removing the soap and bacteria/viruses. 6. Dry with a paper towel.

Antibacterial soaps part 2

Also remember that antibacterial soaps are ineffective against most viruses.

antibacterial soaps

Antibacterial soaps contain a chemical that is effective against a variety of bacteria

When to wash hands part 3

Anytime you come in contact with crowds or frequently handled items, such as money, bingo markers, counters, and door handles.

How many food related illnesses occur every year

At least 76 million cases of food-related illness occur every year.

When to wash hands part 2

Before preparing foods and before eating

Cloth towels

Cloth towels that are used to dry hands have been found to have very high contamination levels. They often stay damp and warm, thus allowing many different bacteria to grow

Dishwashing soap

Dishwashing detergent is formulated to aggressively remove soil from dishes. It is too harsh for frequent use on hands and will cause skin to dry and crack.

When are hand sanitizers affective

Hand sanitizers are ineffective on soiled hands

Handsantizers

Hand sanitizers are mainly alcohol which kills bacteria and some viruses after a minimum of 15 seconds contact time. They are effective against respiratory viruses but not against intestinal viruses.

Remember to

Remember to use the paper towel to turn off the faucet and to open the door when leaving the rest room.

Difference between soap and sanitizers are

Soaps have become complex mixtures of chemicals with varying functions.

What parts of the hands you should wash

The area under fingernails has the highest potential for harboring bacteria and viruses. Well-trimmed nails collect less soil and are easier to keep clean.

How to dry hands

Using a disposable towel is the best way to prevent recontamination when drying your hands.

When to wash hands part 1

Wash hands whenever they feel soiled and at these times, After you might have come in contact with fecal material, always after using the restroom, changing any kind of diaper, or petting an animal.

Cloth towels part 2

When used on clean hands, these contaminated cloths will re-contaminate the clean hands.

What water temperature you should use when washing your hands

While most soaps work in the 45° to 130°F range, the most effective range is 98° to 110°F.

When water is to hot or cold it results in

ineffective washing. Water that is too hot also removes some of the natural skin oils, resulting in cracked dry skin which will shed more bacteria.