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Scrub hands with soap Timer

Everyday handwashing; 20 seconds is the scrubbing time, excluding wetting, rinsing and drying.

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Scrub hands with soap

Start once your hands are wet and soaped and you begin scrubbing.

Everyday handwashing; 20 seconds is the scrubbing time, excluding wetting, rinsing and drying.

00:20minutes · seconds

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Timing basis and usage notes

This preset is based on the sources below. Follow the ingredient and timing conditions.

CDC｜About Handwashing

When time is up: Rinse with clean running water, then dry; also scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails.

Times are for guidance. Ingredient size, starting temperature, quantity and heat affect cooking. An alarm does not mean food is safely cooked; check doneness and continue cooking if needed. Adapt movement and rest to your abilities.

Sources checked: 3–4 October 2026

How to use

Everyday handwashing; 20 seconds is the scrubbing time, excluding wetting, rinsing and drying.

  1. Check that this preset matches your activity and conditions.
  2. Start once your hands are wet and soaped and you begin scrubbing. At the stated starting point, press Start.
  3. Rinse with clean running water, then dry; also scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails.

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