Hand Hygiene Habits Remain Stagnant; National Clean Hands Week is Sept. 21-27, 2008

While routine handwashing is recommended throughout the day, according to SDA, handwashing is vital:  

·        before preparing food.

·        when eating meals and snacks.

·        after using the restroom.

·        after touching animals.

·        when hands are dirty.

·        when you or someone around you is ill.

Source: Soap and Detergent Association