We are humans relearning to wash our hands. Rinse your hands and dry well, either with a towel, tissue or a hand dryer. Continue applying the lather and scrubbing your hands for at least 20 seconds. These hand washing steps have proved to be the best way to keep your hands clean as per World Health Organization (WHO) standards.

Yes, washing your hands on a regular basis #happybirthdaysong is the best way to keep those nasty germs at bay. Google Assistant can help you and your family put the handwashing best practices from WHO to use," the company wrote on Twitter. Use one hand to rub the back of the other hand and clean in between the fingers.

Believe it or not, there's a right way to wash your hands. If you touch any product containing gluten, wash your hands with soap and water before eating your own gluten-free food. A small detrimental effect of hand washing is that frequent hand washing can lead to skin damage due to drying of the skin.

This can be used even on sensitive skin and is very effective in killing germs. A proper hand washing routine also protects you from illnesses like the common cold, skin infections or breakouts and you'll prevent the possibility ingesting germs. When you do, be sure to wash your hands as soon as possible.

The FDA says there is no proof that using consumer-labeled antibacterial" soap is better at preventing illness than ordinary soap and water. Hand-washing is even important for astronauts in space. CDC guidelines suggest washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.