Posts Tagged ‘Hand Washing’
Clean Up From the Attack of the Hostile Microbe
Know Your Enemy’s MO (Method of Operation) You should know that for a bacterium or virus to survive and multiply, they must have food and a supportive environment. This food can be as simple as a smudge on a door handle, light switch, table surface or other area where the microorganism settles and begins to grow. Just because that food is microscopic and thereby invisible to the naked eye, does not mean that it is not sufficient ... Read More
Hand Washing: Instruction, Drying and Benefits
As a consumer, I visit restrooms in public buildings, restaurants, service stations, etc. I find that I am more and more aware of “touch points” and where my hands touch where other people’s hands touch. Hand washing is a two-fold process: washing AND drying. Washing hands properly using soap and water, followed by a thorough drying with a paper towel, the presence of germs on hands can be reduced. Simple hand washing steps recommended by the CDC: • ... Read More