Wash your damn hands!

Aside from poor spelling, one of my greatest pet peeves is people who do not wash their hands after visiting the potty. This is of particular interest to me since I work in a germ-infested hospital. It's bad enough to deal with germs on a daily basis, but when you're at a heightened risk for infection...it's even more disconcerting to watch people saunter in and out of the bathroom without properly scrubbing their paws.

Soap and hot water are your friends. Do not be afraid.

If you are at a loss for how to properly wash your hands, allow me to elaborate. Per the CDC, please engage in the following exercise whenever possible to prevent the sharing of your personal yuck with unsuspecting, otherwise innocent lambs.

1. Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
2. Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
3. Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend!
4. Rinse hands well under running water.
5. Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet.

The general public will most certainly appreciate your efforts. As will I.