Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Health: [header] How to lower your risk of developing viral hepatitis [title] Wash your hands often. [step] Hand washing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to avoid getting hepatitis. The steps to effective hand washing are : [substeps] Wet your hand with clean water.

Ending1: Wring out as much or as little water as possible, then dry your hands. You can find all-natural, gentle hand washing detergents. Ending2: Apply soap to your hands and work up a generous lather. Scrub your palms, the back of your palms, each finger, in between all your fingers, your fingertips, and your fingernails for at least 40 seconds. Ending3: Lather your hands together with soap, then wring out the excess water. Your hands should feel wet, but not dripping. Ending4: If your hands are particularly dirty, you can pad them with a hand towel to keep them clean and prevent spreading the virus. Allow your hand to rest on a dry towel for several minutes, allowing the residue to settle.

Answer format: ending1/ending2/ending3/ending4