The Importance of Hand Washing

Hand washing is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study which concluded that 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch alone. Also around 40% of food borne diseases are transmitted by germs on our hands.

Using soap and water is one of the best ways to reduce the amount of germs found on your hands. If you are washing your hands correctly, the process should take a minimum of 20 seconds. One of the most crucial places to wash your hands regularly is within high traffic places. Also in places that contain many shareable devices/tools such as offices. Some researches show that as many as 1 in 4 office workers don’t wash their hands after using the washroom.

According to a recent article released by post.com.au, Doctors and Nurses could be putting patient’s lives at risk by not washing their hands enough. View the article here.

Due to the high importance of Hand Washing, Sanokil is releasing a new Soap Dispenser that is easy to use and effective. It contains a foam soap which allows the use to disperse the soap on your hands with ease while being high quality, pH balanced and great smelling.

To effectively clean your hands, follow five simple steps below:

1. Wet your hands with clean running water
2. Using the Sanokil Soap Dispenser, dispense the soap in to your hands
3.  Lather the soap and scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. If you need a timer, hum the happy birthday song twice from beginning to end
4. Rinse your hands under clean running water
5. Dry your hands using clean paper towel. If this is not available in your workplace, you can contact Sanokil to receive a FREE Hand  Towel Dispenser