How you wash is as important as when you wash. You may think you're doing it well enough, but you could be skipping a step or two. Try this quiz to find out.
When you wash your hands you should...
Just rinse them under the water to do the job.
Use soap.
Use hot water.
Use warm water.
Wash for 5 seconds to do the job.
Wash for at least 15-20 seconds to do the job.
Wash your palms and fingers and be done with it.
Dry your hands on your jeans.
How did you do? Want to test your family and friends at their handwashing know-how? Then get them to take the quiz. You could also visit the Experiments to try a fun activity that demonstrates the importance of handwashing. Also, check out the information on WashUp.org.