{"id":65,"date":"2023-06-08T21:30:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T18:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodsafetyadv.gr\/?p=65"},"modified":"2023-06-08T21:30:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T18:30:33","slug":"hand-hygiene-the-most-important-routine-you-shouldnt-forget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodsafetyadv.gr\/?p=65","title":{"rendered":"Hand Hygiene: The Most Important Routine You Shouldn\u2019t Forget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to personal hygiene and staying healthy, it all begins and ends with our hands. Yes, we all think we know how to wash our hands, but it\u2019s important to remember that germs can spread anytime during the day. Understanding hand hygiene and the importance of washing hands vigilantly can zap germ spreaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe tend to forget to stop and wash our hands during the day,\u201d says Mindy Costello, Program Manager for NSF\u2019s Scrub Club\u00ae. \u201cWe\u2019re all in a rush to get things done, and in the end, we may be the germ spreaders we\u2019re hoping to avoid. People can protect themselves and others from illness by washing their hands often and correctly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSF\u2019s public health gurus share these tips on how and when to wash your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Washing Your Hands<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get on the Soap Box<\/strong><br>Soap and water are the most effective way to remove germs like norovirus, Cryptosporidium, Clostridioides difficile, coronavirus, and heavy metals and pesticides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No Sink? No Problem<\/strong><br>Hand sanitizers are the next best alternative when soap and water aren\u2019t available. They work effectively to reduce the number of microbes on your hands, but only when your hands aren\u2019t covered in dirt or grime. Put a generous amount of sanitizer on your hands and rub them until they&#8217;re dry. If you don\u2019t rub your hands until they\u2019re dry, you haven\u2019t allowed the sanitizer to do its job of killing the germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Forget All the Steps<\/strong><br>Each step in handwashing is vital. For soap to work, you need water. To effectively trap germs, grime and dirt in the bubbles you create when washing, you need to scrub for 20 seconds. To carry the germs down the drain, you need to thoroughly rinse the soap off your hands. And if you don\u2019t want to keep spreading leftover germs to other surfaces, you need to dry your hands completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to Wash Your Hands<\/strong><br>You can never wash your hands too much, but there are instances when it\u2019s essential to scrub:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before, during and after preparing food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before and after eating food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before and after treating a cut or wound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After using the toilet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After touching an animal, animal feed or animal waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After handling pet food or pet treats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After touching the garbage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>The Power of Five<\/strong><br>NSF\u2019s food safety experts want you to remember the Power of Five \u2013 the five steps of handwashing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wet your hands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrub for 20 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinse well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reinforce the importance of handwashing, NSF created the NSF Scrub Club\u00ae. These germ fighters and their activities can be used at home or at school to help teach kids \u2014 and remind adults of \u2014 the right way to wash their hands. Also, check out the Germy Villains and the Teacher\u2019s Guide for some great learning tips.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What did you forget to do this morning after feeding your pet? 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