Failing that, they suggested using hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

However, you may be wondering how exactly to clean yourfingernailsduring hand-washing.

After all, plenty of germs hide under your fingernails.

Closeup of manicured fingernails on woman in a pink sweater.

It’s relatively easy to clean the soil, grease, and germs out from underneath your nails.

And even if they’re not visibly dirty, you gotta ensure that you clean them regularly.

Soaking your hands can also loosen up the dirt (viaBustle).

Closeup of woman using a fingernail brush to clean her hands.

Ultimately, short, well-shaped fingernails are the easiest to keep clean.