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Hand protection during the day depends not only on frequency washing, but also on the quality of the process. Journalist jenny eg with ultraviolet lamp and gel that simulates adhesion to the skin bacteria, showed how to actually wash your hands to get rid of harmful bacteria. Photos of the experiment appeared in Daily Mail.
A gel containing particles similar to bacteria was applied to the hands, which under the ultraviolet light appeared white.
After washing for three seconds with water without soap, it turned out that the hands remain completely covered by bacteria. Small part pollution disappeared on the sides of the fingers, most of the gel was cuticles.
After six seconds, washing hands with soapless water bacteria in the upper arm, around the ring, under the nails and cuticle. Due to the use of towels, the number of bacteria decreased.
UK National Health Service recommends washing hands for at least 15 seconds, it is noted that during this time you can twice sing the song Happy Birthday. Experts recommend handwashing wipe your palms and alternate your fingers when cleaning.
After six seconds of washing with soap and water, some of the bacteria disappeared.
“While rinsing hands with soap, water removes soap, taking the dirt with you, “said Dr. Val Curtis, Specialist Hygiene and Health London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine.
15 seconds after washing with soap and water, the pollution became less, however, bacteria remained around the cuticle, on the surface thumb and little finger. It is noted that this time for washing hands spend only 5% of people (according to the Michigan State University).
After 30 seconds, washing with soap and water washed away almost everything bacteria, however, contamination remains around the cuticle.
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