A Splash Course in Hand Washing

Washing your hands is an important way to stay clean and bubbly. We at Softsoap created the first mass market liquid hand soap in 1975, so needless to say, we know how important it is for your health!

Here are some tips to get the best clean every time.

Keep germs at bay the bubbly way!

protect your family from bacteria

Hand Washing Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the proper way to wash hands?

    According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, clean hands can help prevent the spread of germs and infection.

    To practice good hand washing techniques: wet hands with clean water, turn off tap, apply soap, lather, scrub for 20 seconds—making sure you get in between your fingers and under your nails—and rinse.

    View CDC page

  • How long should you wash your hands?

    For effective handwashing, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends to wet hands with clean water, apply soap, scrub for 20 seconds, and rinse. To make it easier to get the time right, you can hum “Happy Birthday” twice as a guide.

    View CDC page

  • Are all Softsoap® liquid hand soaps antibacterial?

    We offer Softsoap® liquid hand soaps in both non-antibacterial as well as antibacterial formulas to accommodate our consumers’ needs and preferences.

    Softsoap® antibacterial liquid hand soaps contain benzalkonium chloride, an antibacterial ingredient which is clinically proven to eliminate 99.9% of the common harmful bacteria, S. aureus & E. coli.

    Our Softsoap® antibacterial liquid hand soaps are available in these varieties:

    • Antibacterial Crisp Clean Scent

    • Antibacterial Fresh Citrus Scent

    • Antibacterial White Tea & Berry Scent

    • Antibacterial Kitchen Fresh Hands Scent

    • Antibacterial Sparkling Pear Scent

    • Antibacterial Clean & Protect Cool Splash Scent

    • Antibacterial Sensitive Rosewater & Aloe Scent

  • What does "Wash away dirt and bacteria" mean?

    "Wash away dirt and bacteria” means that our products will wash away dirt and bacteria for good hand hygiene.

    To practice good hand washing techniques: wet hands with clean water, turn off tap, apply soap, lather, scrub for 20 seconds—making sure you get in between your fingers and under your nails—and rinse.

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that keeping hands clean is one of the most important acts people can take to help prevent the spread of infection and stay healthy.

    View CDC page

  • I’m out of liquid hand soap, what can I use instead?

    For handwashing, most body washes and bar soaps are effective substitutes for liquid hand soap. Softsoap® body wash contains the same cleansing ingredients as liquid hand soap and can be used to wash away bacteria.

    Remember that for effective handwashing, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends to wash hands properly, wet hands with clean water, turn off tap, apply soap, lather, scrub for 20 seconds—making sure you get in between your fingers and under your nails—and rinse. To make it easier to get the time right, you can hum “Happy Birthday” twice as a guide.

Washes away bacteria

 

WASHES AWAY
BACTERIA*

 

*Wash away dirt and bacteria for good hand hygiene. Health care agencies recommend washing hands with soap and running water for 20 seconds.