Yes, the kids are back in school and the germ soup is bubbling away- it’s time to start fruitlessly avoiding colds. The CDC and the American Society for Microbiology have some hand-washing tips to help you:
“Wet your hands with warm, running water and apply liquid or clean bar soap. Lather well. Rub your hands vigorously together for at least 10 to 15 seconds. Scrub all surfaces, including the backs of your hands, wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails. Rinse well. Dry your hands with a clean or disposable towel.”
They also recommend that crazy turn-off-the-tap-with-the-towel thing which never works out for me. They also like those alcohol-based hand sanitizers.