Medical science continues to inform us about how vital it is to wash our hands, with germs being everywhere and easily transmitted. For the hospitality industry especially, using a few specific practices throughout the day will help to heavily decrease the spread of even the worst illnesses currently going around. This involves using six simple hand washing steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry, and turn off the tap with a towel.
Germs may be everywhere, but not all germs are bad/harmful. In fact, good germs to keep us healthy and strengthen our immune system. Some of these good germs are dispersed through handwashing, but most of them reside under a deeper layer of skin where they’re most needed. Conversely, the bad germs live on the outer surface of your skin and are easily removed. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), alcohol-based sanitizers are the best way to keep your hands clean and free of these bad germs when soap and water are not available.
Alcohol-based sanitizers decontaminate your hands faster and typically are easier to access. While the efficacy of alcohol-based cleansers has been a source of controversy, the CDC still advises the public to continue using them. The antimicrobial activity of alcohols explains their ability to denature proteins, allowing them to quickly eradicate germs.
A common misconception is that handwashing is necessary only with the presence of visible dirt, but dirt has no relevance on whether your hands are contaminated. Germs are present with or without dirt, which stresses the importance of washing hands.
If there’s no alcohol-based sanitizer at your hotel, soap and water is still a tried and true alternative! Follow CDC recommendations and clean all areas of your hands for about 15-30 seconds, namely the thumbs, fingertips, and in between fingers. It’s worth noting that gloves are not a guarantee for cleanliness, as germs may be passed along if gloves are compromised.
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