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Step-by-Step: Using a Hand Sanitizer

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Find a hand sanitizer made up of 60% alcohol. Squeeze some hand sanitizer into the palm of one of your hands. Thoroughly rub your hands together for 30 seconds.

Date Last Reviewed: 05/01/2020

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