OK OK-- so I can't be the only one asking this question-- I asked once before and was told well it is because children could get burned-- so is it not possible to set a certain temperature in the bathrooms-- like some people do on the home "hot" water heater? I have been in bathrooms at schools and no hot water & sometimes no soap-- well I don't know if the soap even does much good if you use cold water-- who am I though-- so I went to the experts- Per SCDHEC-- good hand washing requires WARM water!! Think of all the diseases & germs spread daily between children that maybe could be avoided or at least CUT down on if the water was just a little WARM-- I don't want kids being scalded, but can they at least get LUKE warm-- ok well you may not agree. Can you please allow my boys to use the warm water that maybe -- Are at least I hope that the adults have access to in the nurses office or the kitchen-- ??
Many people wash their hands, and think they are doing a good job. But, as basic as it may seem, there are some steps to follow to be sure you are being as effective as possible whenever possible:
- Use warm, running water
- Use soap. Antibacterial soap is good, but any soap is better than none
- Rub your soapy hands together for 10 - 15 seconds, about as long as it takes to sing the ABC's. It is the soap and the rubbing combined that helps remove germs
- Be sure to wash the backs of your hands, between the fingers and under the fingernails
- Rinse your soapy hands with clean, warm water
- Pat dry with a clean paper towel
- Use the paper towel to turn off the water faucet and then throw the paper towel away
How and When To Wash
- When washing your hands, use soap with the warmest water you can, but don't fret if only cold water is available. As long as it's running and clean, you'll be fine. Lather up both sides of your hands from your wrists to the tips of your fingers, and don't forget to scrub between your fingers. Do this for about 20 seconds, then rinse most of those infection-causing bugs right down the drain. Drying your hands with a clean cloth towel or a paper towel will do the job on the rest. Wash before and after preparing meals or eating meals, after being outside, after playing with pets, and after using the bathroom, changing diapers or cleaning up after your dog, cat or other animal.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5481113_use-hot-water-wash-hands.html#ixzz2ZUY1nr83
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