It is important to wash your hands for 20 seconds or more. You can sing your favorite song, so you know you are washing for at least 20 seconds. Make sure to use warm water and soap to scrub the tops and the bottoms of your hands, between your fingers, and around your wrists and nails. Wash your hands before and after you eat, after playing outside, and after playing with your toys or pets. Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue instead of your hand.