"Cleanliness is next to godliness", or so they say. But if you're more about survival and less about divinity, let's dub it as "clean mitts save lives". Here's the real dirt on hand hygiene - it's not an art, but indeed a science, and turns out, it's an effective one at shielding you and your loved ones from frolicking germs and viruses. All you need is water, soap, a sink, and your scullery-ridden hands.

Forget exotic places, the real explorers are your hands, traversing every nook and cranny, picking trespassing germs with undeniable enthusiasm. Amidst this microbial rendezvous, it's your kitchen sink that turns into a battlefield. Let's jump into the action, shall we?

Start with installing a warm waterfall over your palms. Deny tap water its freedom for a while, just long enough to wet your hands properly and effortlessly build up a solid soapy mixture that dislodges germs and flushes dirt off your hands.

What's handwashing without a generous dose of soap? Plop a large dollop, from a dispenser or bar of your preference; the more, the merrier because more soap equals fewer germs. Ensure you're smothering every knit and grit of your hands, lather, repeat, and enjoy the germ-breakdown that ensues.

Channel your inner DJ and turn the spin table on your hands, rubbing palms together for a full 20 seconds of evident overkill-that isn't. Consider this a gentle reminder, our most comfortable handwashing duration estimates are spectacularly wrong. It's the Happy Birthday song isn't it? Twice? Hum it, twice!

Those germs, they're crafty, hiding in corners and crevices. Scrub the entwining underbelly between your fingers and also let's not forget those grimy fingernails.

Done creating the lather mess? Time for a rinse. As tempting as it may be, make sure there's no trace of soap left; otherwise, you're signing up for dryness irritation, and perhaps an easy ticket for germs to reside.

Get those hands dry; it's a sign of victory, stamping your authority over those wily inhabitants you just swept away. Whether it's a dash of air, a cotton towel, or trusty paper towels, your weapon of choice should leave your hands moisture-free and less favorable for any looming microbial invaders.

Faucets, don't be fooled by their shiny demeanor. They're clever malignant germ house parties. Eliminate a possible post-wash counter attack by using a towel to turn off the tap.

Despite our jaunty mockery of excessive hand washing leading to a desert on your palm or a bad rash, know this – too much of anything is bad. Seek refuge in hydration using your favorite hand creams or lotions after a good scrub. And if your skin still cries foul, it's about time to knock on a dermatologist's door for going pro on skin health.

Embrace the handwashing gospel, it's a small ritual, but a powerful one; a fortress against infection. Mollycoddle those hands; they may just be your best defense in these viral times.