Handwashing is most often used for

Handwashing

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•Last Updated: September 29, 2022

Handwashing is the practice of using soap and water to remove viruses, bacteria, dirt, grease, and other substances from the hands. Handwashing and hand hygiene help prevent illness and reduce the spread of disease.

Handwashing is most often used for

Last Updated:September 29, 2022

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Even if hand sanitizer kills “99.9% of germs”, it’s still worse than handwashing

Compared with soap and water and disinfectant wipes, alcohol-based hand sanitizer showed the lowest rates of skin barrier disruption and the highest reduction of bacteria colony-forming units on the hands of healthcare workers.