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95% of people are not washing their hands properly after using the restroom: are you one of those people and do you think the "right way" is excessive?

Asked by jca (36062points) June 12th, 2013

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57588795/95-percent-of-people-wash-their-hands-wrong-are-you-one-of-them/

95% of people are not washing their hands properly after using the restroom. The right way is to wet your hands, rub them with soap all over, including under nails, backs of hands, etc., and then rinse with water for 40 seconds (they recommend singing the Happy Birthday song twice).

I wash my hands a lot, especially in the morning while getting ready for work, then feeding pets. I also wash them every time I use the bathroom, plus other times throughout the day when I feel like they’re sticky (I admit to having somewhat of a thing about having my hands “feel” clean). I don’t use anti-bacterial soap unless that’s the only soap available. I also shower at least once per day, often more than once. However, I will also admit to not using what’s currently considered “proper handwashing technique” according to the current guidelines in the article linked above. I think my hands are quite clean and don’t consider myself a dirty person at all. According to the new guidelines, my hands are probably full of germs.

Do you use “proper handwashing technique?” If not, do you feel the “right way” is excessive?

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