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Often people believe that hands become clean just by applying water and soap on the hands, but this is not so at all. Generally people do not know the correct way of washing hands. Because of which, even after washing hands many times, we become victims of many diseases. In fact, throughout the day we touch mobile phones, money, door handles, keyboards and many other things, on which millions of bacteria and viruses are present. In such a situation, if hands are not cleaned properly, then these germs can easily reach the body and cause infection, stomach problems, flu and skin related problems.
Many people use soap for a very short time while washing hands, some ignore the cleanliness of fingers and nails, and some harm the skin by using handwash repeatedly. These small mistakes can have a big impact on your health. In such a situation, it is very important for us to know the correct way of washing hands. Let us also tell you in this article about those important and common mistakes made in both the hands.
Mistake 1: Washing hands in a hurry
Most people wash their hands with soap only for a few seconds, due to which the handwash is unable to show its effect. While washing hands, scrubbing should be done for about 20 seconds. Also, you should clean your nails and fingers thoroughly.
Mistake 2: Reducing soap or water use
Generally people wash their hands with soap or just wash their hands with water but use less amount of soap. Due to which hands are not cleaned properly. Neither bacteria nor oil is removed from them. Therefore, water and soap should be used properly while washing hands.
Mistake 3: Not drying hands after handwashing
Bacteria spread more rapidly in wet hands than in dry hands. But usually people forget to dry their hands in a hurry. In such a situation, whenever you wash your hands, do not forget to dry them.
Mistake 4: Forgetting handwash
Some people wash their hands but forget to use handwash, due to which bacteria remain on their hands. When you eat food with these hands, all the bacteria enter the mouth, which causes stomach infection. Therefore, it is important to wash hands not just with water but with handwash.
Mistake 5: Not cleaning under the nails
Most people wash their hands with soap and scrub for 20 seconds. But they forget to clean from under the nails. Most of the bacteria are hidden in these. Therefore, the tips of the fingers and nails should always be cleaned by rubbing them on the other palm.
Mistake 6: Turning off the tap with clean hands
After washing hands, people often touch the handle of the tap with clean hands, due to which the hands become dirty again. It is better to use a tissue or a clean cloth to close the tap. This small precaution will maintain the cleanliness of your hands.
Mistake 7: Dependence on hand sanitizer
Some people use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands. But when hands are very dirty then it is necessary to wash them with soap.
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