Hand sanitizers and disposable gloves should be used after what action?

• A. Before handwashing
• B. After meals
• C. After handwashing
• D. Before eating

Answer: (C)

Clean hands first. You wash with soap and water to remove dirt and most germs, then dry your hands. After that, you can apply hand sanitizer for extra protection and put on disposable gloves if your task requires them. This order matters because sanitizer works best on hands that are already clean, and gloves should be donned after washing to prevent transferring germs during handling. Using sanitizer or gloves before washing would leave dirt and microbes on your hands, and delaying these steps until after meals would miss the chance to prevent contamination during the task.