Personal Hygiene QUIZ: Do You Know How To Protect Yourself Against Disease?

You’re in a public restroom and need to dry your hands. For the cleanest option, what should you use?

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A public bathroom is pictured in a museum.
Retry Correct Incorrect The cleanest option is to use a one-time paper towel. According to the American Society for Microbiology, hand dryers recycle the surrounding air, spraying toilet flush bacteria onto your hands.
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You’re in a public restroom and need to dry your hands. For the cleanest option, what should you use?

  • A reusable handkerchief
  • Your shirt
  • A hand dryer
  • Paper towels
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