Back in 2002, the CDC recommended that all health care workers use a high quality alcohol based gels in place of soap and water when moving between patients – as long as the worker’s hands are not visibly soiled. If they are, hand washing with soap and water is the way to go since alcohol doesn’t cut through blood, feces or other body fluids. In 2005 the FDA discussed and subsequently recommended that an alcohol based sanitizer must have an alcohol concentration of 60% to 95%. So it is wise to read the labels.

Washing your hands in soap and water is still the best thing to do. The alcohol based sanitizers will hurt if applied on cuts in your skin and kids always seem to have cuts and bruises from playing. You must supervise children when using the use of alcohol based sanitizers. Keep the gel and fluid away from eyes and mouth as it can make you ill. Seek a doctor if this warning is not followed.

Welcome to our web site where we will send you in the right direction so that you can purchase the right sanitizer for those times when soap and water are not available and your hands have been seriously contaminated. Remember that you must vigorously rub your hands together until they are dry, covering the lower wrist, fingernails and between fingers as well as the back of thumbs. That can take as long as 15 to 30 seconds. To minimize any gel remaining on your hands, jewelry should be removed during use and you should wash exposed surfaces like fingernails, between fingers and the back of thumbs, not just your palms.

SANI HANDS ALC ALCOHOL (65.9%) GEL HAND WIPES 100/BOX; 5 by 8 in.
1 lb.; ASIN: B001B992YY; Model No: D43600

These antiseptic wipes help to prevent cross contamination and kills 99.99% of germs. The pocket packs are perfect for handbags, diaper bags, fanny packs, briefcases, etc. Purchasers remember the wipes called Wet Ones and think that although these are more expensive, they are much better. They are also gentle on your hands since they include aloe, glycerin and Vitamin E and are fragrance free. We all feel safer when these wipes are in use.

Terraboost 1L "Touch-Free" Hand Sanitizer Dispenser & 2,500-use cartridge - With Alcohol; 4.8 x 4.5 x 10 in; 4 lbs.; ASIN: B00305WGAO Model No: mini-wa

This automatic foam dispenser, with its compact design, offers just the right amount of sanitizer each time. It has a lovely silver finish and is made of aluminum. People who have purchased this item have placed in on the counter in every room to remind them to use it. Even their kids remind them how important it is to sanitize their hands.

Jumbo Size Hand Sanitizer Gel in Pump Bottle. Contains Moisturizers & Vitamin E. 62% Ethyl Alcohol. 67.6 Fl Oz/2 Litres. Sold per Bottle; 4.2 pounds ASIN: B001FLYCIO
Model No. 48208

People who have bought this particular dispenser say that buying this size saves money. You can use it to refill smaller bottles. It certainly eliminates those extra trips to the store.

Alcohol rub sanitizers are known to kill bacteria like the multi-drug resistant and devastating MRSA and TB, a well as viruses like hepatitis, the flu and herpes. Alcohol hand sanitizers are available in several formats. Foams are not as widely used since they are more expensive. The consensus seems to be that the waterless alcohol gels are better since it is easier to control the amount you are using. This reduces the potential of the liquid sanitizer spilling on waxed floors since the alcohol damages the floor.

The active ingredient in hand sanitizers could be ethanol or isopropanol. Polyacrylic acid is usually included as a thickening agent while glycerin and essential oils from plants can be added for moisturizing. Some alcohol rub brands including Purell, Germ-X, Avant, Germ Out, Lysol or Labo produce hand sanitizers. Brands which have started combining alcohol rubs with essentials oils for skin care include The Body Shop, EO, Fais, Burt’s Bees and Jao.

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