Why Use Hand Sanitizers?

Hand Sanitizer is the latest fad which is considered as a better substitute for the regular rinse and wash method. Easy to carry and are helpful in keeping your hands clean and germ free while on the road! Kills upto 99.9% germs!

Why do you need to maintain hand hygiene?

We have been told since our childhood to wash our hands thoroughly before and after having food, after coming from the playground, after using washroom facility, after touching pets etc. Have you ever thought the reason behind this? 

The main reason is to prevent the spread of germs and viruses through one unclean hand to another. The most commonly spread virus is the Norovirus, which spreads when hands are not washed properly after going to washrooms. This virus can cause gastrointestinal diseases which can severely affect your digestive system. Apart from this, unclean hands can also lead to various respiratory ailments, such as cough, cold etc.

All these reasons compel us to keep our hands clean and what better than a solution that is handy and easy to carry like the hand sanitizer!

 But there are certain facts about it which needs to be understood and are as follows-

1.      Hand Sanitizers Are Indeed Effective

Contrary to the popular belief, Hand Sanitizers are actually useful in keeping the hands 99.9 % germ free. The best way to clean your hands is, undoubtedly by using soap and water especially, if the dirt is visibly present in your hands.

But, in case you touch certain objects in public places, come in contact with person infected with contagious diseases, use public transport or suffering cold then in such situations, the hand sanitizers comes to your rescue.

2.      Hand Sanitizers Don’t Make The Bacteria Alcohol Resistant

Another common misconception regarding the usage of Hand Sanitizer is, the alcohol content in it will make the bacteria resistant to its effect.

Most of the hand sanitizers do have alcohol, but the working of sanitizer is based on the Cell Membrane disruption by alcohol, which is something that the bacteria cannot acquire resistance to.

Hand Sanitizers Are Soft On The Skin Than Soap And Water

The formula present in most hand sanitizers has been proven to be softer on the skin than the one present in regular soaps.

How To Use Hand Sanitizer?

Apply coin size amount on your palm, and spread it evenly everywhere including back of the hand, between fingers, on the wrist and rub till it dries completely.

Using once will keep you sanitised for a couple of hours after which you have to re-apply it.

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