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20 second timer
Waterproof
Sticks anywhere
Washing your hands for 20 seconds is crucial to hand hygiene.
"CLEAN HANDS SAVES LIVES."
"CLEAN HANDS PROTECT AGAINST INFECTION. SAVE LIVES. CLEAN YOUR HANDS REGULARLY"
"OFTEN, [RESPIRATORY VIRUSES] CAN EASILY SPREAD FROM ONE PERSON TO THE NEXT VIA HANDS."
"HANDWASHING WITH SOAP IS AN EASY, EFFECTIVE, AND AFFORDABLE DO-IT-YOURSELF PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS INFECTIONS AND SAVES LIVES."
WashClock + Water
WashClock is designed to live near your sink. Splash it, dunk it, no problem!
Right Amount of Time
This count down while you wash your hands ensures your hands are clean. WashClock gives you the peace of mind that your soap has enough time to do its job.
Long-Lasting Battery
The replaceable coin cell battery in the WashClock lasts up to 7,000 hand washes. You'll probably replace your sink before you need to replace the battery!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should you wash your hands according to the CDC?
Washing hands properly takes twenty seconds, says the CDC. That time covers scrubbing all parts well. Most people underestimate how long that actually feels. Singing a short song helps keep track. Fingers, thumbs, backs - every spot needs attention. Soap matters more than water temperature. Rinsing follows only after the full count ends.
Humming "Happy Birthday" two times sets a good pace for handwashing, according to the CDC. That stretch of scrubbing matters because it breaks apart stubborn germs hiding on your skin. Most folks only spend six to ten seconds though - barely enough to weaken threats like E. coli or Salmonella. Lasting longer helps dissolve the coating that protects many microbes. Without that step, they stay alive and active.
Why do kids need a hand washing timer?
Most kids skip steps when washing their hands. Something like Washclock changes that - noticing time matters, showing exactly when to keep going. Watching soap work for twenty seconds sticks easier if it feels like play instead of duty. Fewer germs move around classrooms, nurseries, houses once routines take hold young. Lasting practices usually start before grown-up years even begin.
Where should you put a hand washing timer in your home?
A spot beside the main household bathroom sink often works best. Near kitchen counters where meals get made comes close in usefulness. When little kids live there, setting one where they can see it helps them pay attention. Right inside a doorway bath might catch people just back from outside duties.
Is hand washing really more effective than hand sanitizer?
Yes, in most cases. According to the CDC, using soap plus running water removes some germs better than hand sanitizer - like Norovirus, C. diff spores, and various chemicals. What soap does is break apart those tiny invaders, then rinse them off. Alcohol-based sanitizers? They might stop some microbes, yet struggle with hands that are oily or clearly soiled. When sinks aren’t nearby, a product with 60% alcohol or higher helps fill the gap.
How does proper hand washing prevent illness?
Most infections move through hand contact, according to the CDC's findings. 20 seconds of soap scrubbing cuts down breathing-related illnesses by roughly a fifth, sometimes more. Diarrhea cases drop even further - by up to 2 out of every 5instances. That happens because germs hop from dirty objects straight into bodies via facial openings. People adjust their faces often - over a dozen times each hour on average. Clean hands break this path, stopping bugs before they take hold across daily environments.