Free Global Handwashing Day Guide from Dr. Jocko

Clean Hands Cheat Sheet

Soap or sanitizer? Soap first, sanitizer second.

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. According to the CDC, washing with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. This free one page cheat sheet shows how to wash the CDC way and when sanitizer makes sense. The line to remember: Soap first, sanitizer second.

• How to wash. CDC's steps, from lathering under your nails to scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
• Sanitizer. When to use it, and why to pick one with at least 60% alcohol.
• Kids and sanitizer. What FDA says about children swallowing hand sanitizer, plus Poison Help 1 800 222 1222.
• Sources. Backed by CDC and FDA.

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