Hand sanitizers are typically alcohol-based gels containing isopropanol and/or ethyl alcohol, both of which are flammable. Hand sanitizers are sometimes referred to as waterless hand cleaners like PDI Sani-Hands Wipes or Purell and GermX. These and other sanitizers are effective in helping to prevent the spread of infections and are usually conveniently located throughout facilities.

The sanitizers are not as effective as hand washing and should not be used as a replacement. Hand sanitizers are made available in places like a church, supermarket, or hospitals for your use. It is used in the church prior to taking communion. Hand sanitizers are less effective if hands are visibly soiled and are to be used during lunch periods at school for the children and regularly throughout the day as needed.

Hand sanitizers are a deadly combination for recovering alcoholics because of its high alcohol content due to temptation.  Instant hand sanitizers are great when you can’t get to a sink, but soap and water, the old-fashioned way of washing, is still the best method for killing bacteria.

Hand sanitizers are used worldwide in offices, hospitals, child care centers, schools, fast food restaurant chains and hotels to supplement routine hand washing leading to better hand hygiene compliance and disease prevention. They are also convenient, as they can be used when soap and water are not available and they do not require rinsing. This is one of the best solutions for cleaning your hands and killing germs.

Sanitizers

Sanitizers need to have an alcohol concentration of at least 60 percent in order to be effective.

Alcohol

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers which don’t require water are an excellent alternative to hand washing, particularly when soap and water are not available. Alcohol-based Germ-X instant hand sanitizers are proven to eliminate harmful bacteria. They have the broadest range of effectiveness across the different types of viruses and bacteria.