According to the Center for Disease Control, hand washing is one of the best ways to limit the transfer of germs such as bacteria, viruses and microbes. That’s why it’s essential to wash your hands, especially:
  • After using the bathroom
  • After changing a diaper (wash the diaper-wearer's hands, too.)
  • After touching animals or animal waste
  • Before and after preparing or handling food, especially raw meat, poultry or fish
  • Before eating
  • After shaking hands
  • After blowing your nose
  • After coughing or sneezing into your hands
  • Before and after treating wounds or cuts
  • Before and after touching a sick or injured person
  • After handling money
  • After handling garbage
  • Before inserting or removing contact lenses
  • When using public restrooms
  • After using public transportation

According to the Center for Disease Control, washing your hands is your best defense against the spread of germs. This is especially important for children in school environments, where germs can live for two hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables and desks.

Just follow these simple steps to teach your child the best way to achieve a Dial Complete® clean:

STEP 1: Pump Dial Complete® foaming hand wash into dry hands.

STEP 2: Lather vigorously for at least 15-20 seconds - the amount of time it takes your child to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” "Happy Birthday" or their ABCs. The foaming formula is much easier for young children to lather and use.

STEP 3: Rinse and dry hands thoroughly.

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