1000 Benefits of Washing Hands

1000 Benefits of Washing Hands
1000 Benefits of Washing Hands
Washing hands is very trivial as it sounds. As a job to do too, washing hands is not heavy. But the benefits? Incredible! The simplest advantage of this activity is to make us free from germs.

Washing Hands Avoid Disease culprit

As we realized, the hands are the body parts most often in contact with the objects around us, which is not necessarily guaranteed hygiene. Well, the easier it is, the bacteria stick in hand and then move to another place. Either because we then hold other objects or even touching our own bodies.

Part of the body most often directly related to the hand is the mouth and nose. As a result, dirty hands to be one of the main conductor of the entry of bacteria / microbes that cause disease in the body. While the mouth and nose is the entrance of germs into the body. 

Many diseases are transmitted through hands, among other things, influenza, meningitis, hepatitis A, diarrhea, skin diseases, and intestinal disorders. In many cases, children suffering from acute diarrhea, can lead to death. Just so you know, if human hands touch the stool, it will be contaminated with more than 10 million viruses and one million bacteria that can cause various diseases.

So, no getting around it, wash your hands properly with soap, huge benefits in order to maintain health and even life.

As often as possible

When to wash your hands? Do it as often as possible! Especially during flu season. If you regularly wash your hands correctly, can reduce the risk of getting or spreading the flu. Immediately wash hands with soap when:

* Before and after preparing food / cuisine. This can reduce the risk of getting or spreading the bacteria that cause food poisoning. Wash hands with soap before and after the process of cooking poultry, raw eggs, meat, or seafood.
* Before and after meals.
* After urination / large. Also after diapering your baby.
* After sneezing, coughing, blowing your nose.
* After holding the dirty stuff.
* After using the phone, shaking hands.
* After playing / holding / feeding pets.
* After traveling, playing outdoors, gardening, and other activities.

Once again, do not underestimate the tremendous benefits of hand washing. Do not ever get bored also remind children to do, including an example for your child. Only by sacrificing a second time to wash your hands, we do not need to waste time (and money) because they have to lay in the hospital.

How to wash your hands properly

1. Wash hands with water (would be perfect if the water is warm) the flow and use soap. No need to have special antibacterial soap, but preferably liquid soap.
2. Rub hands for at least 15-20 rubbed.
3. Clean the wrist, back of hands, between fingers, and nails.
4. Use a tissue / towel as a barrier when turning off the tap water because it has become a dirty parts when you open / play them when going to wash my hands.

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