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Don't Forget to Wash
This simple poster (available in two color options) shows six simple steps to washing hands.
- Download a print version:
Don't Forget to Wash (PDF)
Don't Forget to Wash
- Wet your hands
- Apply soap
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds
- Rinse well
- Dry your hands
- Turn off water with a paper towel
Also available in color:
Last Updated: 11/18/2022