The Real Deal on Hand Sanitizers: Are You Getting the Protection You Need?

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As an addition to hand washing, hand sanitizers are widely accessible and come in a variety of sizes and designs. In addition to seeing them on display at store counters, women also carry them in their purses. However, have you ever questioned whether you are truly receiving the protection for your money?

Folks nowadays are always in a rush, sometimes without even pausing to disinfect their hands at all. Hand disinfectants can always be applied in an emergency; daily application is not recommended. Although hand sanitizers are convenient and portable, you should be aware that not all of them possess sufficient ethanol, the chemical that eliminates microbes, in them.

Many believe that using hand sanitizers is the same as washing your hands with soap. Not at all! It is not a substitute for soap and water or a cleaning agent. It is merely a complementing habit that takes effect quickly and is undoubtedly transient.

Points to remember:

  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizers work best when they contain not less than 60% ethanol.
  • They are not effective against viruses like Norovirus, which is resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers.
  • Make sure your hands are not obviously unclean or dirty before using a hand sanitizer.
  • Hand sanitizers work best when combined with thorough hand washing.

The most effective way for keeping one's hands clean is to regularly wash them with warm water and a mild soap, then entwine your fingers. Always remember that washing your hands with soap and water is always the best option when it comes to hand sanitizers.

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