Hand Washing- Everybody's Doing it...Right?!

We'd like to think everyone washes their hands but studies have shown that's just not the case. The CDC says only 31% of men and 65% of women wash their hands after using the restroom. (Oct 2018) They also think only 5% of us are washing our hands long enough to kill germs.

But washing your hands after using the restroom isn't enough- what about before preparing food? After blowing your nose? If you are not using hand sanitizer, you should be washing your hands.

Washing hands is the #1 way to stop the spread of germs and viruses! Click here for your reminder on how to properly clean your hands. Feel free to print and place them in all of your office restrooms! 

Call AMS for a quote on how we can help keep your entire office clean and germ free! AMS can also supply hand cleaners, hand towels and other supplies needed around your office. Call today 815-547-7952

What You May Be Missing When Washing Your Hands

This shows the most frequently missed areas (pink) and the generally missed areas (purple)

 

Good hand hygiene practices can reduce illness, absence due to illness and the associated costs by up to 40%. However, numerous studies continue to demonstrate that the correct procedure of hand washing is not adhered to.
Separate washroom studies from around the world show that only 70% of people wash their hands and only 30% of people actually use soap when washing their hands!
Now, the people that DO wash their hands usually don’t wash long enough. It is recommended that you scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds when washing. Attention should be paid to the backs of the hands and fingertips as these are frequently missed.
Get your hand washing chart here.

Do your hand cleaner dispensers kill bacteria? Ours do!

BioCote® silver ion technology has been incorporated into the new Deb Proline Curve foam hand soap dispensers. BioCote® reduces microbes, including bacteria, mold and fungi on the surface of the dispensers in as little as 2 hours!
BioCote technology maintains its antimicrobial performance for the lifetime of the dispenser; it will not wear off, wash off or leach out.
Fill your Deb Proline dispenser with Refresh™ Azure Foam Hand Wash from AMS! It has a fresh fragrance and contains skin conditioners to improve skin hydration and prevent drying.
Call AMS Advanced Maintenance Service today! 815-547-7952