In an effort to encourage proper and consistent handwashing, the Scrub Club's Soaper-Heroes have come together to help your students wash up and ultimately prevent sick days as they search for the Cleanest Hands in America's classrooms.

Did you know that each year, more than 164 million school days are lost due to illness? Did you also know that number could be greatly reduced with proper handwashing? That's why NSF created the Scrub Club®, a fun, interactive Web site that teaches children the proper way to wash their hands.

To participate in the Clean Hands Game:

1. Download the weekly handwashing charts.
2. Track the daily number of times each student washes their hands over the course of four school weeks.
3. Submit your results online, or fax or mail your completed totals and contact information page to:
   
   NSF International
   Clean Hands Game
   Attn: Kelly Nichols
   789 N. Dixboro Rd.
   Ann Arbor, MI 48105
   Fax: 734.827.7717

All entries must be submitted or post marked by January 30th, 2009. All participating classrooms will receive a Scrub Club® Clean Hands Game Certificate and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a gift card for classroom supplies. For complete rules and prize details, please click here.

For more information please contact Kelly Nichols at knichols@nsf.org or call 734.827.6850.