Proper hand washing is one of the best methods to minimize the spread of germs. Protect yourself, wash your hands using the technique recommended by the World Health Organization.
Wet hands with water
Apply enough soap to cover all hand surfaces
Rub hands palm to palm
Palm over dorsum with interlaced fingers
Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
Backs of fingers to palms with fingers interlocked
Rotational rubbing of thumbs clasped in palms
Rotational rubbing with clasped fingers in palm
Rinse hands with water
Dry thoroughly with a single use towel
Use towel to turn off faucet
Voilà, clean hands