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1. Length <strong>of</strong> wash<br />

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H<strong>and</strong>s should be scrubbed for at least 20 seconds<br />

2. Use <strong>of</strong> a Scrubb<strong>in</strong>g Agent<br />

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<strong>The</strong> use <strong>of</strong> a scrubb<strong>in</strong>g agent is an essential part <strong>of</strong> h<strong>and</strong><br />

wash<strong>in</strong>g. If access to soap is limited, ash can be used as a<br />

suitable alternative.<br />

• Studies have shown that the use <strong>of</strong> a scrubb<strong>in</strong>g agent<br />

reduces the risk <strong>of</strong> diarrhea <strong>in</strong> the general population by<br />

42-44%<br />

3. Frequency<br />

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H<strong>and</strong>s should be washed multiple times a day <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g before<br />

prepar<strong>in</strong>g food, eat<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>and</strong> feed<strong>in</strong>g a child, <strong>and</strong> after us<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

toilet, car<strong>in</strong>g for an ill family member, <strong>and</strong> chang<strong>in</strong>g a diaper<br />

4. Method <strong>of</strong> Dry<strong>in</strong>g<br />

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H<strong>and</strong>s should either be air-dried or dried with a clean cloth

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