The essence of proper hand washing and well-groomed hands

“Washing hands after using the toilet!” It is something many people have been taught from a young age. However, research shows that not everyone washes their hands properly. While our hands come into contact with thousands of bacteria and viruses daily, good hygiene and care play an important role in reducing infections and keeping the skin healthy.

Bacteria spread faster than you think

Daily contact with bacteria and viruses
Our hands constantly touch surfaces such as door handles, keyboards, phones, and shopping carts. This allows bacteria and viruses to easily spread through so-called cross-contamination.

Notable facts about hand hygiene
A contaminated hand can transfer bacteria to multiple people and surfaces. Additionally, bacteria can survive up to 48 hours on certain materials. It also turns out that keyboards and computer mice often contain large amounts of bacteria.

Good hygiene reduces infections
Regular hand washing helps significantly reduce the spread of germs. Especially in offices, public spaces, and within families, good hand hygiene is essential to better protect yourself and others.

When and how should you wash your hands properly?

Important moments to wash your hands
Washing your hands is especially important before eating, after using the toilet, after blowing your nose, and after coughing or sneezing into your hands. Good hand hygiene is also important when cooking or preparing food.

Washing hands under running water
Preferably use running water and a mild liquid soap. Spread the soap well over the inside and outside of the hands, between the fingers, and under the nails. Don’t forget to remove any rings, as bacteria can easily accumulate there.

Drying well is just as important
Rinse your hands thoroughly and dry them well with a clean towel or paper towel. Proper drying helps keep the skin healthy and prevents bacteria from spreading more quickly.

Gentle care for clean hands

Choose a mild hand soap
Because hands are washed multiple times daily, a gentle and nourishing soap is important. Oud Hollandsche Ambachtszeep is a mild liquid soap with a pleasant scent that thoroughly cleans hands without drying out the skin.

Prevent dry and rough hands
Frequent hand washing can cause the skin to become dry or sensitive. Ambachtszeep helps keep the skin soft and comfortable and supports dry hands, cracks, and rough spots.

Care and protection in one routine
For optimal care, you can apply Ambachtscrème to your hands after washing. The combination of Ambachtszeep and Ambachtscrème helps keep hands clean, supple, and well cared for — even with frequent washing throughout the day.

Conclusion

Washing hands well is a simple but important habit to reduce the chance of bacteria and viruses spreading. By washing your hands regularly and properly, you protect not only yourself but also the people around you. Choose a mild caring soap like Oud Hollandsche Ambachtszeep to keep your hands clean without drying them out.

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