Don't feel bad, most people do it wrong. Here's how to keep your hands clean—the best way to avoid communicable diseases.

How To Do A Really Good Job Washing Your Hands : Goats and Soda A recent study gives thumbs up to the World Health Organization's 6-step plan. ... despite having instructions right in front of them.

After all, washing your hands regularly (and properly—see here for instructions) might seem like it’s just a first step. Everything around your hands is still covered in potentially pathogenic ...

To determine which technique was best, scientists watched 42 doctors and 78 nurses wash their hands with an alcohol-based rub. Those who used the three-step technique saw the average bacterial ...

That’s fine, but wash your hands after using it. The average office pen has ten times the germs of the average office toilet ...

If so, it’s probably a good idea to wash your hands. Think: straps on BART, poles on Muni, frequently handled items in the grocery store. But “if you’re touching something that’s rarely touched by ...

In addition to your eye drops, you’ll need hand sanitizer or soap and water to clean your hands. You may also need tissues to wipe away excess drops around your eyes. Step-by-step instructions ...

All that said, you should always wash your hands with soap and water after peeing, says Newman. It’s the best way to reduce the risk of getting sick or spreading germs to others.