When washing your hands, what is the minimum recommended length of time you should scrub with soap and water?

Question

Accepted Answer

20 seconds. The CDC and WHO recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove pathogens. 10 seconds is too brief to be effective. 45 seconds and 1 minute are longer than necessary, though not harmful. Twenty seconds is the evidence-based standard for adequate handwashing.