Do Hand Sanitizers Work?
Lots of us carry little bottles of these alcohol-based gels to use as an alternative to hand washing, but do they work as well as soap and water?
Hand sanitizers don't necessarily work as well as soap and water. The effectiveness of alcohol-based gels like Purell depends on the type and amount of germs that they are up against. In general, the longer it's been since you've washed with soap and water, the less effective a hand sanitizer is likely to be. Proteinaceous and fatty materials (commonly found in any kitchen) are especially resistant to alcohol-based gels. The Centers for Disease Control guidelines that recommended hand sanitizers as a suitable alternative to hand washing were intended only for health-care settings, where doctors and nurses wash their hands several times an hour, providing the gels with a relatively clean surface to work on.
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Posted By: aztoca @ 02/23/2008 11:42:39 PM
Comment: www.HandHealthUSA.com or www.SkinWearWestCoast.com The only product you need. It is not alcohol based and it kills germs and bacteria up to 8 hours. Check out the site and read for yourself. I use it everyday!
Posted By: ItKillsGerms.com @ 01/31/2008 1:37:53 AM
Comment: Wash your hands and wash them regularly. Friction, water, and repitition are the best solutions to removing the microbes and germs that cause illness. When you don't have water you can use the alternative, gels and foams. Purell, GermX, PureWorks by ItKillsGerms.com and mony other products are a good solution for maintaining healthy skin and can be used as a part of anyones hygiene regimen.
Posted By: ItKillsGerms.com @ 01/31/2008 1:36:44 AM
Comment: Wash your hands and wash them regularly. Friction, water, and repitition are the best solutions to removing the microbes and germs that cause illness. When you don't have water you can use the alternative, gels and foams. Purell, GermX, PureWorks by ItKillsGerms.com and mony other products are a good solution for maintaining healthy skin and can be used as a part of anyones hygiene regimen.