Before you prepare food or after you use the bathroom,wash your hands with hot soapy water for at least ____ seconds to cleanse them thoroughly.

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The recommended time to wash hands with soap and water is at least 20 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Washing your hands thoroughly is important to prevent the transmission of germs and illness. Choosing any option above 20 seconds would be unnecessary and may even cause skin irritation.

Before You Prepare Food or After You Use the Bathroom,wash