Personal HygieneQuestion 56 of 319
Counting only the scrubbing step with soap, how long should hands be lathered before rinsing?
a.About 5 seconds
b.At least one full minute
c.About 2 to 3 seconds
d.At least 10 to 15 seconds
Explanation
California's six-step handwash takes about 20 seconds in total, of which the soap-scrubbing step accounts for 10 to 15 seconds of friction on every surface of the hands and forearms.
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