Why do you point your fingertips down when washing your hands?

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Alexander Taylor · Answer 1 · 2021-05-03T13:04:46+0000

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The hands and forearms are kept lower than the elbows, and the fingertips are kept lower than the wrists during washing to promote the flow of water from the least to the most contaminated area, rinsing microorganisms into the sink.

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