Washing hands *To wash hands properly you need to wash them in warm running water and soap. *Use good soap and wash your hands thoroughly. *Dry hands thoroughly after washing them. *By washing your hands it kills all the germs and bacteria on your hands. *Here is a flow chart showing you the correct way of washing your hands. Make sure you wash your hands after going to the toilet, doing things outside such as gardening and playing with dogs etc. Also make sure your infections and sores are covered.