Is hand sanitizer better than handwashing?
By Ellie
@ellie26 (4139)
Malaysia
June 18, 2007 1:14pm CST
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer has been around for years, but the research was never quite clear whether it was as effective against germs as washing your hands. I use hand sanitizer to wash my hands. What about you? Do you think washing your hands with soap and water will be cleaner than using hand sanitizer?
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@restlesslimbs (174)
• United States
18 Jun 07
Hand sanitizer is better than nothing but for me it isn't a substitution for hand washing. It is nice to have around when there isn't soap and water available.
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@MJLami (1173)
• United States
18 Jun 07
I do have hand sanitizer and in truth I only use when I can not wash my hands. When soap and water are available it's always my choice. The last time I used it was during a power failure. I don't know the study results. I just know I feel cleaner with soap and water.
