As stores and other public places start to re-open, it's more important than ever to make sure we're practicing proper hand hygeine.
The number one defense in preventing the transmission of bacteria and viruses - including the coronavirus.
Hand washing.
And as stores and other public places start to re- open - it's more important than ever to make sure we're practicing proper hand hygeine.
Live kimt news three's raquel hellman joins us live in rochester to show us the right way to santize - raquel?xxx lowerthird2line talent coronavirus:raquel hellman rhellman@kimt.com coverage you can count on amy - according to mayo clinic - this is how you should use hand sanitizer.
Apply the gel to the palm of one hand.
Rub your hands together for at least twenty seconds.
Make sure the gel gets on all the surfaces of your hands and fingers until your hands are dry.
Hand washing-live vo-1 hand washing-live vo-4 the same techniques should be used when washing your hands with soap and water.
Make sure you get between the fingers - fingertips - and thumb.
Hand sanitizer is a good alternative when soap and water aren't available - like when you get into your car after going to the store.
But it's also important to remember that there can be too much of a good thing.xxx hand washing-live sot-1 hand washing-live sot-4 you can use a hand sanitizer too often.
Some people like to use it every time that they touch something and that can cause some skin breakdown and give you some risks for other health issues.
Hand washing-live sot-3 and the c-d-c says when it comes to hand sanitizers - those with an alcohol concentraition between 60 to 95 percent are more effective at killing germs than those with a lower concentration - or non-alcohol based hand sanitzers.
This one that i have has 70 percent.
She recommends using hand sanitizer like this when you leave a store - but when you get home you should also wash your hands with soap and water.
Live in rochester- raquel hellman kimt news three.
/ thanks raquel.
Here's something else to keep in mind - especially when you're using a public bathroom.
When you're done washing your hands - use a paper towel to turn off the faucet so that you don't directly touch it after washing your hands.
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