Title: Things You Should Know About Hand Sanitizer - Jordane
1THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HAND SANITIZER
2Germs are everywhere! They could get onto hands
and things we touch throughout daily tasks and
also make us ill. Cleaning palms at crucial times
with water and soap or hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60 per cent alcohol is among
the main actions you can take to prevent getting
sick and spreading germs to people around
you. Soap and water work to remove all kinds of
germs out of hands, while sanitizer functions by
killing certain germs on the skin. Although
alcohol-based hand sanitizers can easily reduce
the number of germs in many situations, they
should be utilized in ideal situations. Soap and
water are somewhat more powerful than hand
sanitizers at removing certain sorts of germs
like norovirus, Cryptosporidium, and
Clostridioides difficile, as well as
chemicals. Hand sanitizers also may not
eliminate harmful chemicals, such as pesticides
and heavy metals like lead.
3When should I use? Soap and Water
4- Before and after seeing a friend or loved one in
a hospital or nursing home, unless the individual
is sick with Clostridioides difficile (if that's
the case, use soap and water to wash hands). - If soap and water Aren't easily available,
utilize an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
comprises at least 60 per cent alcohol, and wash
with water and soap after Possible - Don't use hand sanitizer if your hands are
visibly dirty or greasy--for example, following
gardening, playing outside, fishing, or swimming.
If a handwashing station is available, wash your
hands with soap and water instead.
Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer
5How should I use? Soap and Water
- Wet your hands with fresh running water (warm or
cold), turn off the tap and use soap. - Lather your hands by rubbing them with the soap.
Lather the backs of your hands, between your
fingers, and under your nails. - Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
- Scrub your palms under clean, running water.
- Dry your palms using a clean towel or air dry them
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