Mr. John Illustrates the Importance of Washing Your Hands in their Newest Slideshow

November 21, 2014 - Recent studies have shown that as much as 95% of Americans don't take the time to wash their hands after using the restroom. While almost all restrooms public and private have the means available, several Americans simply refuse to wash their hands properly.

With their latest slideshow, Mr. John hopes to make a significant impact on that statistic by spreading awareness about the importance of washing your hands. From practicing good hygiene habits to preventing the spread of infectious germs and bacteria, simply taking the time to wash your hands plays a big role in one's overall health.

In fact, just a simple touch is all that it takes for these disease-carrying germs and bacteria to spread from one surface or person to another. Germs and bacteria can live for up to two hours on various surfaces, making people who do not wash their hands especially vulnerable to disease and infection.

Unwashed hands and contaminated surfaces throughout the restroom and elsewhere can lead to a variety of illnesses that could be damaging to anyone's health. One of the most effective ways to limit your exposure to these illnesses is by thoroughly washing your hands on a regular basis.

When you are washing your hands, be sure you are using warm, running water. After giving your hands a quick rinse, lather soap between your hands, fingers and fingertips while scrubbing for roughly 20 seconds, making sure no spot is left untouched. After soap is applied, rinse your hands once more under clean, running water before drying them with either a clean towel or an air-drying station.

If there is no soap or clean, running water available, a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol can be used as a suitable alternative to using an anti-bacterial soap. While a hand sanitizer may not eliminate all types of germs, it is more effective than not washing your hands at all.

Knowing how to properly wash your hands can do a lot for your overall health and help you combat any illness-carrying bacteria you may encounter throughout your day. Make sure you have mastered all the steps to proper hand washing by checking out Mr. John's newest slideshow at http://mrjohnpit.com/importance-hand-sanitation-bathroom-use-slide-show/.

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