Pat Out Washcloth Versus Ring Out

To keep the pain from arthritis in my hands to a minimum and my finger/wrist joints aligned and safe, I pat out excess water from washcloths–not ring out–then hang to dry!  This quick & easy trick, in the longterm, preserves the integrity of my joints and prevents damage from the friction of twisting.  As the proverb says, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Here’s how I do it:

Step 1:  I create a clean space for my daily hygiene routine.

Step 2:  There are a variety of ways I rid excess water from washcloths.

Method 1:  To rid excess water from washcloth, I use the base of my open hand to press washcloth onto base of basin.

Method 2:  To rid excess water from washcloth, I gently press it between open hands.

Step 3:  I hang washcloth to air dry.

I follow the motto, Protect, Preserve, & Prevent.  As such, I take the extra time and additional steps to protect and preserve my joints by preventing the avoidable damage of twisting, friction, and tension.  So, I feel better, I have less inflammation, and I can do more for myself throughout the day.  Likewise, I also gain “know-how,” a knack for, and mastery of my hygiene skills.