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Hand sanitizers are a big help when there are no water or soap around.
They remove the top layer of oil on the skin.
Manufacturer's claim they can kill 99.9% harmful germs.
However, research proves otherwise.
The FDA recommends that they be used sparingly.
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Hand sanitizers reduce the transmission of cold and other respiratory illnesses in the home. Families that used sanitizers had a 59 percent decrease in spreading the infections to others. Hand sanitizers are different from antibacterial soaps. They have an advantage over soaps, as water is not required for using them
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Hand sanitizers are a big help when there are no water or soap around.
They remove the top layer of oil on the skin.
Manufacturer's claim they can kill 99.9% harmful germs.
However, research proves otherwise.
The FDA recommends that they be used sparingly.
They remove the top layer of oil on the skin.
Manufacturer's claim they can kill 99.9% harmful germs.
However, research proves otherwise.
The FDA recommends that they be used sparingly.
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Sanitizers need less time than hand washing, act quickly to kill germs on hands, are more accessible than sinks. They reduce bacterial counts on hands. They not promote antimicrobial resistance and are less irritating than soap. Some can even improve condition of skin.
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Hand sanitizers have become popular as a quick-fix solution to disinfect hands. They are used in schools, colleges, day care centers, etc. These alcohol based rubs help curb infections. However, research reveals they are effective only if the alcohol content was between 60 and 95%.
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The majority of hand sanitizers consist of ethanol or isopropanol, or a combination of the two. Most brands also contain a moisturizer to minimize irritation. For effective results, a dime-size dollop of alcohol gel should be rubbed into the hands for 30 seconds.
