🧴 Hand Care Guide
Essential hand hygiene and care practices
Why Hand Care Matters
Our hands are constantly exposed to environmental elements, bacteria, and daily wear. Proper hand hygiene prevents illness transmission and maintains skin health.
Beyond washing, comprehensive hand care includes moisturizing, nail maintenance, and protection from damage.
Proper Hand Washing Steps
- Wet hands with clean running water (warm or cold)
- Apply soap and lather by rubbing hands together
- Scrub all surfaces for at least 20 seconds: backs of hands, between fingers, under nails
- Rinse thoroughly under clean running water
- Dry completely with a clean towel or air dryer
Complete Hand Care
When to Wash Hands:
- Before, during, and after preparing food
- Before eating
- After using the bathroom
- After blowing nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After touching garbage
- After touching animals or pet waste
- When hands are visibly dirty
Moisturizing: Apply hand cream after washing and before bed to maintain soft, healthy skin.
Nail Care Basics
- ✓ Trim nails regularly to maintain neat appearance
- ✓ Clean under nails daily during hand washing
- ✓ Avoid biting nails—it transfers bacteria to mouth
- ✓ Push back cuticles gently—don't cut them
- ✓ Keep nail tools clean and personal
- ✓ Moisturize cuticles to prevent dryness and hangnails