1. Wet your hands with clean, running water. 2. Apply soap and lather your hands by rubbing them together. 3. Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of hands, between fingers, and under nails, for at least 20 seconds. 4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
Following these steps ensures that most pathogens are effectively removed from the skin.