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How-to guide

Handwashing for germ protection with Lifebuoy

Proper handwashing is one of the simplest ways to protect your family's health. Here is the right way to do it with Lifebuoy.

Handwashing for germ protection with Lifebuoy

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1

    Wet your hands with clean running water.

  2. 2

    Lather with Lifebuoy, covering palms, backs of hands, between fingers and under nails.

  3. 3

    Scrub for at least 20 seconds — about the time to hum a short tune.

  4. 4

    Rinse well under running water.

  5. 5

    Dry with a clean towel or air-dry.

  6. 6

    Wash before eating or cooking, after the toilet, and after handling waste.

Frequently asked

How long should I wash my hands?
Scrub with Lifebuoy for at least 20 seconds, covering all surfaces of the hands, before rinsing thoroughly.
When are the most important times to wash hands?
Before eating or preparing food, after using the toilet, after handling waste, and whenever hands are visibly dirty.

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