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Q: Why do we use soap and water to wash our hands?
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Can just water wash sperm on your hands?

Yes, but it is better to use soap and warm water


Why do you need to use soap when you wash oil from your hands?

Oil and water do not mix. Soap breaks down the oil so it can be washed off your hands.


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umm...you wash your hands.


What are some recommendations on washing hands?

Use soap? And/or alcohol wash. Water's a good idea, unless you use the alcohol wash Which doesn't need water.


Does washing your hands with just water get rid of germs?

Not really. you do wash away some germs but you get more germs because of using sink water, unless you wash your hands in purified water i suggest you use soap


How do you get rid of pig smell off your hands after disection?

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, then apply a mixture of baking soda and water, or lemon juice, and scrub your hands. You can also use vinegar or dish soap to help remove the pig smell.


Why do you use soap for bathing?

To clean off dirt better and to smell better. When you lather up soap on your body it picks up dirt and dead skin, breaks down oils and cleanses sweat from the body. Water alone can't do this.


What are the four components of good hand washing?

That is a good question! When you wash your hands, the overhead water should be clean and free from any microorganisms. Then you must use the soap to wash your hands. With foam of the soap the germs are washed away. You must give enough time to wash the hands. You must take special care to wash the nails. You must apply soap to the tap and scrub the same. You pour the water on tap, then wash your hand and then close the tap. Otherwise the germs will come back on your hand, from the tap, as you close the tap.


Why does washing your hands with soap and water help keep you healthy?

if getting it and keeping it heath then when you wash your hands it keeps it clean but to me soap keeps the most germs one because if someone use the bar soap then the dirty getting right back on your hands so no its not that heathy


How do you wash foundation sponge?

what i would do is run some warm or hot tap water and use hand soap and just work it in your hands.


Is it a good idea to use anti bacterial soap when washing your hands?

It is definitely a good idea to use anti-bacterial soap when you wash your hands. This is to help prevent sickness.


Can you touch a tree frog?

Yes, but wash your hands (without soap, only use water) thoroughly first, as their skin absorbs water and any other chemicals.