Turn off the tap. Apply soap. Lather well and wash for at least 20 seconds, including the back of hands, between fingers and beneath nails. Rinse well. Dry your hands thoroughly.

In a situation where you can’t wash your hands, hand sanitizer is better than nothing. But it works best on dry, clean skin, and you have to rub the sanitizer for about 20 seconds until it ...

The moisture and food residues create a perfect environment for germs to multiply. Washing your bags regularly in hot water ...

Mehmet Oz, M.D., is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D., is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email questions to youdocsdaily@sharecare.com.

Almost half of hospital visitors skip washing their hands after using the toilet. If that’s happening in hospitals, imagine ...

Despite knowing proper techniques, nearly half of Americans skip handwashing at key times. Experts say proper hand hygiene ...

"The current scientific evidence for handwashing suggests that following the five steps to washing hands the right way can remove at least 99% of germs on hands," Dr. David Berendes ...

Gus represents germs and is a fun way for preschoolers to learn about the importance of hand washing. With the beginning of cold and flu season, it's a timely lesson.

Some hand-washing mistakes might seem obviously wrong, but people do them all the time, according to Brashear. For example, you need both soap and water to effectively wash your hands.

The Clever Handwashing Trick That Cuts Germs Way More Than You Think originally appeared on Parade. Time to rip off a pretty gross band-aid: There are far too few of us who wash our hands as often ...