Excellent Hand Washing Technique Demo

April 06, 2020
Rebecca Rushton

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, I bet you've never thought so hard about your hand washing technique. This excellent video shows you how.

I bet you've never washed your hands so much; and never thought so hard about how you're doing it. Hasn't this COVID-19 pandemic made you think differently about germs, how they spread, and how we usually get away with it.

Of course, hand washing is nothing new. Health professionals have been practicing the following hand washing techique for many years.

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The hand washing technique video I love

Nothing beats a visual demonstration. Twitter to the rescue! This popped up on my feed a couple of weeks ago. I love it! Harjinder Singh Kukreja ✔@SinghLions

Correct technique to wash your hands for proper disinfection. #CoronavirusOutbreakindia #CoronaVirusUpdate #COVID #CoronaVirusUpdate]

There's something to be learned here when it comes to blister care. All too often, hand hygiene becomes a little lax during blister treatment. The bacteria on your hands can land in your blister and not too long afterwards, you'll realise your blister is getting worse instead of better, because of the treatment you gave it.

So unless you'd like to risk an infected blister, clean your hands with this effective hand washing technique. Be it soap & water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser, kill the bacteria on your hands before you start fiddling with your blister and your blister gear.

Take care of yourself!

Anyway, until next time, take care! Don’t forget to stay at home as much as you can, practice social-distancing when you’re out, wash your hands frequently and be kind to others.

PS: A couple of years ago, a study was published that showed a 3-step hand washing technique was just as effective as the 6-step technique shown above. So if your brain is hurting and you need a simplified version, you can download it here. PPS: If you need cheering up, tune in every day to my favourite British comedian (apart from Michael McIntyre and Micky Flanagan) Sarah Millican as she imparts 5 minutes of infinite wisdom from her book, and reminds you every day to "wash your fookin' hands :) Enjoy.