Published 15:15 IST, November 22nd 2019
Health: All you need to know about hand sanitisers and their application
Health: Hand sanitisers are gels that contain alcohol in order to kill the germs present on the hand. Read ahead to know about its benefits and limitations
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Hand sanitiser is a liquid that is generally used to kill germs (as name suggests) on hands. It can be found in entrances to nursing homes and hospitals and also in many public washrooms. Re ahe to kw benefits of using hand sanitiser.
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Why should you use sanitiser?
As per research, Hand sanitisers clean your hand much better than soap and water. It helps in reducing number of microbes on your hands. It is important to rub product all over surface of your hands until your hands are dry. One of foremost benefits of hand sanitiser is just that y are designed to kill germs. When properly used, it can eliminate maximum amount of germs on your hands.
How it works
Hand sanitisers were developed for use after washing hands when soap and water are t available. y are gels which contain alcohol in order to kill germs. alcohol works immediately in order to kill bacteria. Alcohol can be very drying to skin. Hence, most of brands of sanitisers also contain a moisturiser as an ingredient to minimise skin dryness and irritation.
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Way to apply hand sanitiser
- Make sure dirt and grease are removed from your hands.
- Apply a small amount of hand sanitiser to palm of one hand.
- Rub your hands toger, covering all surfaces of both hands for 30 seconds. It will allow your hands to completely absorb product. Do t touch food or anything until your hands are dry.
Limitations
Hand sanitisers are t cleaning nts and are t meant as a replacement for soap and water. t all of m are created equally. y are most effective when used in conjunction with diligent hand-washing. However, health experts recommend that ideal way of washing hands is with soap and water.
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12:40 IST, November 22nd 2019