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The best hand-washing techniques and liquid soaps to buy now

By Sarah Joan Ross on 4/3/2020

We all know by now how incredibly important hand hygiene is, especially with the 20-second washing rule (and 10-second rinse) during the virus season and beyond. Nonetheless, just in case you missed it, here is the definitive guide on how to wash your hands the right way in 11 easy steps – direct from the NHS. Furthermore, it can actually be transformed into a luxurious ritual courtesy of the best hand soaps and products you can buy right now. Happy hand-washing.

​HOW TO WASH UP WELL

​HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS WELL

The best way to wash your hands as prescribed by the NHS

1. Wet your hands with water.

2. Apply enough soap to cover your hands.

3. Rub your hands together.

4. Use one hand to rub the back of the other hand and clean in between the fingers. Do the same with the other hand.

5. Rub your hands together and clean in between your fingers.

6. Rub the back of your fingers against your palms.

7. Rub your thumb using your other hand. Do the same with the other thumb.

8. Rub the tips of your fingers on the palm of your other hand. Do the same with other hand.

9. Rinse your hands with water.

10. Dry your hands completely with a disposable towel.

11. Use the disposable towel to turn off the tap.

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THE BEST LIQUID HAND SOAPS & PRODUCTS

Jo Loves Eucalyptus and Cedar Woods A Hand Wash, £38

Jo Loves Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods A Hand Wash, £38

This gel formula has a fragrance that fills the room and leaves hands refreshed and scented too.


Jo Loves Eucalyptus & Cedar Woods A Hand Wash, £38 – buy here

L'Occitane Shea Citrus or Shea Verbena, £16.50

L'Occitane Shea Citrus or Shea Verbena, £16.50

The range of liquid soaps from L'Occitane now come in recycled plastic with an eco-refill counterpart, plus these two limited-edition fragrances add a zing to any hand-washing regime.


L'Occitane Shea Citrus or Shea Verbena Hands & Body Liquid Soap, £16.50 – buy here

​Mauli Reawaken Hand & Body Wash, £23

​Mauli Reawaken Hand & Body Wash, £23

Made without synthetics, this uplifting scent harmonises mind and body.


Mauli Reawaken Hand & Body Wash, £23 – buy here

Iris Hantverk Lovia Nail Brush, £16

Iris Hantverk Lovisa Nail Brush, £16

Nail germs with this ethical brush made by visually impaired craftspeople. It's carved from treated oak and has Tampico fibre bristles to cleanse both thoroughly yet gently.


Iris Hantverk Lovisa Nail Brush, £16 – buy here

​Tom Dixon London Hand wash, £25

​Tom Dixon London Hand Wash, £25

This not only detoxifies courtesy of the charcoal but also denotes a certain sense of style.


Tom Dixon London Hand Wash, £25 – buy here


Urban Outfitters Soap Dispenser, £10

Urban Outfitters Soap Dispenser, £10

Urban Outfitters sells a great selection of soap dispensers ready to fill with your favourite eco-friendly, antibacterial hand cleanser.


Urban Outfitters Soap Dispenser, £10 – buy here

​Paul Mitchell Antibacterial Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap, £10.50

​Paul Mitchell Antibacterial Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap, £10.50

This is the perfect hand wash to haul into the office as it contains triclosan (the stuff that surgeons use pre-op) to kill germs and bacteria. It also has an uplifting smell to keep you going throughout the day.


Paul Mitchell Antibacterial Tea Tree Liquid Hand Soap, £10.50 – buy here


Crabtree & Evelyn Gardener's Hand Scrub, £19.50

Crabtree & Evelyn Gardener's Hand Scrub, £19.50

A cult scrub that cuts through grime, dirt and germs but leaves hands super-soft and moisturised.


Crabtree & Evelyn Gardener's Hand Scrub, £19.50 – buy here

​Cosmydor S/1 Artisanal Face and Hand Soap with Rose Musk Oil & Bitter Orange Essential Oil, £28

​Cosmydor S/1 Artisanal Face and Hand Soap with Rose Musk Oil & Bitter Orange Essential Oil, £28

A sustainably sound and a super-concentrated formula, so all you need is a pea-sized amount for a decadent lather and fragrant aroma.


Cosmydor S/1 Artisanal Face and Hand Soap with Rose Musk Oil & Bitter Orange Essential Oil, £28 – buy here


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