Hand washing is the Number #1 way to prevent the spread of pathogens from host to host. What is the correct order of the steps in this process?
1) Wetting hands and lathering with soap while rubbing hands and arms
2) Clean knuckles and use them to scrub inside of palm
3) Scrubbing tops of hands being sure to wash between fingers
4) Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.

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The correct order for hand washing is to first wet hands and lather with soap (1), then scrub the tops of hands and between fingers (3), clean knuckles and scrub inside of palm (2), and finally rinse and dry thoroughly (4).

Hand Washing Is the Number #1 Way to Prevent the Spread