Everything You Need To Know About Hand Sanitiser

Hand sanitiser is everywhere, you have it in your bag, car, work drawer – anywhere. Some of you already carried sanitiser before but now find yourselves using it more often, others never used to carry hand sanitiser and now take it religiously with you everywhere you go.

Hand sanitiser has become an essential part of our lives and, for that reason, I’ve partnered up with Ocean Free hand sanitiser to share everything you need to know about this key product in the fight against bacteria, germs and viruses.

Maybe you already have some questions about sanitiser or perhaps you’ve never given hand sanitiser much thought besides using it but now are wondering “does alcohol percentage matter?” or “is hand sanitiser better than water and soap?”. These are great questions and today it’s your lucky day because that’s exactly what I’m going to talk about!

What are the benefits of using hand sanitiser?

Using hand sanitiser is an easy and convenient way to keep your hands squeaky clean no matter where you are. On the tube? Use hand sanitiser. At work? Use hand sanitiser? Doing socially distanced yoga? Use hand sanitiser. Petting a stranger’s pet at the park? Use hand sanitiser. As Ocean Free told me, by using sanitiser not only do you decreasethe spread of viruses, bacteria and germs but also reduce the chances of getting sick!

Does the percentage of alcohol matter?

Yes! As the CDC mentions on their website, “if soap and water are not available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.”

When should I use hand sanitiser?

Hand sanitiser should be used after touching public surfaces as well as objects and goods that might have been touched by others. This includes germ hotspots such as light switches, door handles, lift buttons, cash, ATM buttons, supermarket card handles and more. My Pintrosity Life recommends grabbing your hand sanitizer after touching these surfaces to protect yourself and others.

How to properly use hand sanitiser?

Did you know that there is a way to properly use hand sanitiser? Instead of putting a little blob of sanitiser on your hands and quickly rubbing your hands together, do it the right way. Follow Ocean Free’s how to sanitise guide.

Is hand sanitiser better than water and soap?

Depends. As Janine Huldie mentions in her blog post, “If your hands are visibly dirty, you’ll have to clean your hands with soap and water.” Washing your hands with soap and water is often the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs, however, soap and water are not always available when you are out and about.

Interestingly, for toddlers, the frequent use of hand sanitiser can lead to fewer sick days, fewer respiratory infections and less antibiotic use, a Spanish study found.

Do you have any more sanitiser-related questions?

 

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