Now more than ever, we understand the importance of frequently washing our hands. And in washing often (and for longer intervals each time), we also better understand the importance of having a high ...

While soap and water remain the gold standard when hands are visibly dirty or after restroom use, alcohol-based sanitizers containing 60 to 95 percent alcohol serve as a powerful and effective backup ...

Most public restrooms offer paper towels, a hand dryer or a combination of both to dry your hands after you wash. Germs can be transferred more easily to and from wet hands than dry hands, according ...

Washing your hands is one of the easiest and best ways to help prevent the spread of germs. While it’s particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, handwashing is always the best practice ...

If there’s one necessity you’ll never take for granted after 2020, it’s hand soap (and, let’s be real, toilet paper). You’ve probably never thought twice about the importance of these sink-side ...

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