{"id":351,"date":"2020-07-07T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T02:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=351"},"modified":"2020-07-24T02:16:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T02:16:51","slug":"upper-arlington-dentist-hand-hygiene-tips-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/upper-arlington-dentist-hand-hygiene-tips-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Hand Hygiene Tips to Use in COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Regular handwashing has always played a key role in preventing getting sick from illnesses like the common cold or the flu. Now that we\u2019re in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, great hand hygiene is more important than ever. Whether you\u2019re keeping your distance while out in public or self-isolating at home, keeping your hands clean can help keep you and others safe. Use these simple but important tips from your Upper Arlington dentist<\/a> to keep your hands as germ-free as possible in the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5 Simple Steps to Great Handwashing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Half-hearted hand hygiene isn\u2019t enough to keep COVID-19 at bay! Washing your hands may seem like a simple enough task, but you may not be doing it properly. Make sure you clean off any lingering infected particles by following these five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Wet your hands with running water.<\/li>
  2. Apply soap and wash every surface of your hands, including the back of your hands and between your fingers.<\/li>
  3. Spend several seconds cleaning your fingertips and fingernails, as well as underneath any rings, bracelets, or other jewelry.<\/li>
  4. After you\u2019ve washed for 60 seconds, gently rinse off the soap with running water.<\/li>
  5. Dry your hands completely, preferably with a disposable (paper) towel.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Important Times to Wash Your Hands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Germs can collect on our hands numerous times throughout the day, which is why it\u2019s important that you always wash them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n