 [ Symptoms ] how many calories does walking 1 mile burn i am trying to keep up with how many calories i eat and burn but i do not know how to calculate how many calories i am burning [ Disease ] most helpful answer wash you hands with running water cold or hot does not really make a difference and use soap the detergent breaks up the natural oils on the skin that trap dirt and dirt particles and will help the water wash it off i would be more concerned with you breathing in lead dust