Does it kill more germs to wash your hands vigorously for 15 seconds or slowly for 30 seconds?

Question

Does it kill more germs to wash your hands vigorously for 15 seconds or slowly for 30 seconds?

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Answer 1

Slowly for 30 seconds. The majority of the cleaning power of soap comes from its ability to trap and lift away dirt and micro organisms. So the longer you take the scrub your hands thoroughly, the more germs you remove from your hands.