Proper handwashing procedures

Entire process time

20-25 seconds

Step 2

apply soap

Step 5

dry hands and arms with a single-use paper towel or warm air hand dryer (use paper towel to turn of the sink)

Step 4

rinse thoroughly under running water

Step 3

vigorously scrub hands and arms for 10-15 seconds (clean under fingernails and between fingers)

Step 1

wet hands with running water as hot as you can comfortably stand (at least 100 F/38 C)