Question

Washing hands for at least twenty seconds is the best way to remove contamination.


False

True

Answer 1

True.

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds effectively removes germs, dirt, and contaminants. Scrub all surfaces (backs of hands, between fingers, under nails) and rinse thoroughly. If hands aren’t visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (≥60% alcohol) is an acceptable alternative.