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30 June 2017

2796 GB adults surveyed

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A new report says washing your hands with cold water is as effective at killing germs as using hot water, and normal soap as good as anti‑bacterial soap. However the findings found that you have to scrub for at least ten seconds to get rid of harmful bacteria. How long do you usually wash your hands for on average?

Conducted 30 June 2017

YouGov surveyed 2796 GB adults

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A new report says washing your hands with cold water is as effective at killing germs as using hot water, and normal soap as good as anti‑bacterial soap. However the findings found that you have to scrub for at least ten seconds to get rid of harmful bacteria. How long do you usually wash your hands for on average?

Conducted 30 June 2017

YouGov surveyed 2796 GB adults

By:
1%
4%
33%
25%
13%
13%
11%

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