Teaching children the proper hand washing technique involves specific steps to ensure they effectively remove germs. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply soap. 2. Lather hands by rubbing them together with the soap, making sure to lather the backs of their hands, between their fingers, and under their nails. 3. Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. An easy way to time this is by singing the "Happy Birthday" song twice. 4. Rinse hands well under clean, running water. 5. Dry hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
