Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning hands. The subject method provides the use of nebulised water for cleaning operations, which nebulised water is directed by command onto the hands to be cleaned. The subject device comprises a case (1), which defines an environment in which the hands to be cleaned are inserted, which environment is provided with a plurality of nebuliser nozzles (3a) introducing nebulised water into the case (1) by command, which water is sent to the nozzles by means of a pumping device (3).