While washing your hands is always important, this simple task has taken a whole new meaning in recent months. To limit the spread of COVID-19, it’s highly recommended to consistently wash your hands throughout the day. Especially after using public areas, people are encouraged to constantly apply hand sanitizer or thoroughly scrub their hands. However, while people understand the importance of this task, many still struggle to wash their hands properly
In this post, we’ll discuss the topic of washing hands. We’ll talk about when to wash your hands, the proper way to do so, and how the products from Hydrotek can help in this regard.
Where Germs Thrive
We live alongside millions of germs on a daily basis. Whether you’re walking down the street or strolling inside a busy office building, tons of germs are always around you. And when you consider a public restroom, there are even more germs present. Germs tend to thrive in high-traffic areas and places where people spend a good deal of time. These areas include:
- Restrooms
- Airports
- Restaurants
- Bars and lounges
- Subways
- Buses
- Office buildings
- Gyms
The places listed above are breeding grounds for germs and bacteria. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, experts are encouraging people to avoid these areas whenever possible
When Should I Wash My Hands?
While it’s recommended to wash your hands throughout the day, no matter where you are, there are some situations where handwashing is essential. Be sure to wash your hands during the following key circumstances:
- Before, during, and after making or preparing food
- Before eating
- Before and after providing at-home care for someone who is sick
- Before and after treating an injury or wound
- After using the restroom
- After changing a diaper or cleaning up a child after using the restroom
- After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
- After touching an animal, their feed, or animal waste
- After touching pet food or pet treats
- After touching garbage
All of the actions above are instances where it is likely to be exposed to many germs. That said, washing your hands during these key times is vital to help limit the spread of COVID-19, including other illnesses.
The Proper Way to Wash Your Hands
As washing hands is a no-brainer, many people struggle to do this easy task correctly. Follow these 5 simple steps below to wash your hands like a pro:
- Wet hands with clean, running, hot or cold water; turn off tap, then add soap.
- Rub hands together with soap to lather. Lather the backs of your hands, in between your fingers, and under the nails.
- Scrub these areas for 20 seconds or more.
- Use clean, running water to rinse your hands.
- While these steps may sound tasking, they can prevent you from getting sick and limit the chance of infecting someone else from catching a deadly disease.
A Sensor Faucet from Hydrotek Can Help!
Let’s face it — it’s not always easy remembering to always wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Sometimes it makes a big difference to get a helping hand in this regard. That’s where a sensor faucet from Hyrdotek can provide some assistance!
Hydrotek is here to provide touchless restrooms for our amazing customers. We are proud to specialize in sensor faucets and flush valves that help to conserve water and promote proper hygiene. If you’re a plumber, engineer, or building manager, upgrading to a sensor faucet for your commercial bathroom is a very smart idea.
Take a look at a few benefits of making this upgrade:
- Completely touchless; users don’t have to touch anything to use the sink
- Customizable shut-off times; users can choose how long water runs when in use
- Helps to conserve water
- Automatic time-out feature: water will shut off after a certain amount of time
- Prevents leaking and water waste
- Simple installation with existing plumbing components
- Sleek look and design
- Encourages proper, more effective hygiene practices
Does your commercial lavatory need an upgrade? To help limit the spread of COVID-19, a sensor faucet can be the perfect addition. Furthermore, this advanced plumbing equipment is built with the advanced technology you can depend on.
Contact Hydrotek today to learn more about our amazing products!
Source: CDA.gov
