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It’s All about Handwashing!

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Simple but true: Handwashing keeps us healthy by removing germs that cause respiratory and stomach/gastrointestinal illnesses.

How to wash hands:

  1. Wet hands with warm water.
  2. Lather with soap.
  3. Scrub hands for 20 seconds. (That’s where singing Happy Birthday comes in!) Don’t forget wrists, backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails.
  4. Rinse with running water.
  5. Dry with a clean towel or air dryer.

When to wash hands: Before, during, and after preparing food; before and after eating; after using the restroom; after caring for someone who is sick; before and after treating a cut or wound; after changing a diaper or helping a child use the toilet; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; after handling an animal or animal waste; after touching garbage.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, go.iastate.edu/SLEVAQ

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Let’s Be Clear on Cleaning

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Knowing the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting is helpful in preventing the spread of diseases. Always follow the manufacturer’s label for proper use and safety.

Cleaning first removes germs and dirt from surfaces. Sanitizing is done after cleaning to further reduce germs on surfaces to safer levels. Disinfecting kills germs and bacteria with a chemical product.

What To Use?

Use soap or detergents with water to scrub and wash for cleaning. Use a weaker bleach solution sanitizing spray for sanitizing. Use an EPA-registered disinfecting product or strong bleach solution for disinfecting.

When To Use?

Regularly clean objects and surfaces before sanitizing or disinfecting. Be sure to sanitize objects and surfaces that are in contact with mouths such as countertops, any surface that touches food, utensils, toys, and other infant feeding supplies. It is important to disinfect surfaces when someone has gotten sick or it is a high-traffic area where germs are more likely to spread.

Stay safe when using cleaning and chemical products. If there has been a chemical exposure to cleaners or disinfectants, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Sources:
CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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