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Professional practice guidelines prioritize standard precautions and effective hygiene. Handwashing with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds mechanically removes transient microorganisms and is the gold standard when hands are visibly soiled or after contact with body fluids. Even when not visibly soiled, washing before and after sessions is foundational to interrupting pathogen transmission, aligning with public health and massage industry best practices. Alcohol-based hand rubs are effective when hands are not visibly dirty, but they are not a substitute when soap and water are indicated; option B misapplies guidance. Routine glove use (C) for Swedish massage is unnecessary and can degrade tactile sensitivity; gloves are reserved for specific indications (e.g., open lesions on practitioner’s hands) following risk assessment. Linens must be changed and laundered between clients; merely spraying (D) is inadequate and does not meet sanitation standards. Coupled with cleaning/disinfecting high-touch surfaces according to product contact times and proper laundry protocols, thorough hand hygiene remains the single most impactful, universally applicable practice.