Proper handwashing procedures
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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)