The easiest way for a virus to spread is by humans moving around and touching things. Some of the easiest way we get the virus and transmit further is when we touch common surfaces such as door knobs, elevator buttons, switches or by touching another person.
How can we disinfect our hands?
Common advice is to frequently wash our hands with soap. Why soap? What makes soap so special? Why are viruses deactivated /destroyed by soap?
Let's discover the properties of soap that's so effective against viruses.
Will different liquids give the same effect as soap? Let's investigate further to determine what other liquids are suitable in washing our hands.
Below are the following items to be prepared.
Prepare the materials listed above.
Apply a thin layer of cooking oil all over your hands. Make sure it is not excessive.
Choose one type of liquid from the list and use it to wash your hands for 20 seconds.
Observe and remember the condition of your hands so that you can record it later.
Wash your hands with soap.
Record down the observation on the condition of your hands in Observation Table (next page).
Repeat step 2-6 for every liquid