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Did you know the Journal Environmental Health reported that only 5% of people wash their hands correctly? If you’re feeling a little grossed out by that, we’d like to help by offering some pro tips to get those hands clean, and keep germs away.

• Use soap. Seems pretty basic, but researchers found that only two-thirds of us use soap. That means the germs on your hands are staying put. If you have the option, choose liquid soaps. Bar soap will work too, but try to avoid it if it’s been sitting in a goopy or wet dish – germs love hanging out in all that moisture.

• Put some muscle in it, and scr...