WashClock: The 20-Second Hand Washing Timer
Most people wash their hands for about 6 seconds. The CDC says 20. WashClock counts it for you — one press, right by the sink, every single time.
- ✓20-second countdown at the push of a button — the CDC-recommended wash time
- ✓Waterproof — splash it, dunk it, it lives right by the sink
- ✓Sticks anywhere with its adhesive base — counter, mirror, or tile
- ✓Up to 7,000 washes per battery (replaceable coin cell)
- ✓Easy for all ages — makes 20 seconds fun for kids
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Almost nobody washes long enough.
Health authorities agree the magic number is 20 seconds — long enough for soap to lift and rinse away germs. Yet most people stop at 6 to 10, well short of the mark, and have no easy way to know when they've actually hit 20.
Counting in your head is easy to rush. A timer takes the guesswork out.
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Press it. Wash. Done in 20.
The original hand-washing timer. Tap the button and WashClock counts down a clean 20 seconds, so you know your soap had the time it needs to do its job — no songs to hum, no guessing.
Sleek, durable, and built to live right by the sink for the whole family.
The experts agree: 20 seconds saves lives.
WashClock simply makes the guidance easy to follow. Here's what the leading health authorities say about hand washing.
“Clean hands save lives.”
“Clean hands protect against infection. Save lives: clean your hands regularly.”
“Often, respiratory viruses can easily spread from one person to the next via hands.”
“Handwashing with soap is an easy, effective, and affordable do-it-yourself protection that prevents infections and saves lives.”
Built to live by the sink.
Simple, durable, and ready whenever you are — for every member of the household.
Splash it, dunk it — no problem.
WashClock is designed to live where the water is. A few splashes (or a full dunk) won't hurt it, so it's right there every time you reach for the soap.
Mounts in seconds, no tools.
An adhesive base lets you stick WashClock to the counter, the mirror, or the tile — right where you'll see it and use it.
Up to 7,000 washes per battery.
The replaceable coin-cell battery lasts and lasts — you'll probably replace your sink before you replace the battery.
See how it works →Makes 20 seconds fun.
Kids tend to rush. A visible countdown turns washing into a game they can finish — building a healthy habit that sticks.
Three steps to a proper wash.
No app, no setup — press and go.
Press
Tap the button to start the 20-second countdown.
Wash
Lather with soap and scrub every surface while the timer runs.
Done
When the countdown ends, rinse — you gave your soap the full 20 seconds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should you wash your hands according to the CDC?
Washing hands properly takes twenty seconds, says the CDC. That time covers scrubbing all parts well. Most people underestimate how long that actually feels. Singing a short song helps keep track. Fingers, thumbs, backs - every spot needs attention. Soap matters more than water temperature. Rinsing follows only after the full count ends.
Humming “Happy Birthday” two times sets a good pace for handwashing, according to the CDC. That stretch of scrubbing matters because it breaks apart stubborn germs hiding on your skin. Most folks only spend six to ten seconds though - barely enough to weaken threats like E. coli or Salmonella. Lasting longer helps dissolve the coating that protects many microbes. Without that step, they stay alive and active.
Why do kids need a hand washing timer?
Most kids skip steps when washing their hands. Something like Washclock changes that - noticing time matters, showing exactly when to keep going. Watching soap work for twenty seconds sticks easier if it feels like play instead of duty. Fewer germs move around classrooms, nurseries, houses once routines take hold young. Lasting practices usually start before grown-up years even begin.
Where should you put a hand washing timer in your home?
A spot beside the main household bathroom sink often works best. Near kitchen counters where meals get made comes close in usefulness. When little kids live there, setting one where they can see it helps them pay attention. Right inside a doorway bath might catch people just back from outside duties.
Is hand washing really more effective than hand sanitizer?
Yes, in most cases. According to the CDC, using soap plus running water removes some germs better than hand sanitizer - like Norovirus, C. diff spores, and various chemicals. What soap does is break apart those tiny invaders, then rinse them off. Alcohol-based sanitizers? They might stop some microbes, yet struggle with hands that are oily or clearly soiled. When sinks aren't nearby, a product with 60% alcohol or higher helps fill the gap.
How does proper hand washing prevent illness?
Most infections move through hand contact, according to the CDC's findings. 20 seconds of soap scrubbing cuts down breathing-related illnesses by roughly a fifth, sometimes more. Diarrhea cases drop even further - by up to 2 out of every 5 instances. That happens because germs hop from dirty objects straight into bodies via facial openings. People adjust their faces often - over a dozen times each hour on average. Clean hands break this path, stopping bugs before they take hold across daily environments.
Pairs well with PhoneSoap.
Make every wash count.
One press, 20 seconds, clean hands — the simple timer that builds a healthy habit for the whole family.
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