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Handwashing with Soap: Step by Step
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Watch how to wash your hands properly: wet them, apply soap, scrub every surface including between the fingers and under the nails for at least 20 seconds, rinse under running water and dry with a clean cloth.
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Wet your hands with clean running water. Apply soap. Rub your palms together, then the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails, for at least 20 seconds. Rinse well under running water. Dry your hands with a clean cloth or let them air dry.
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WEBP · 68 KB · Oct 2026