Hand Soaps and Hand Sanitizers
Skin care products designed to clean and disinfect hands from germs, dirt, grease, and grime; available scented or unscented liquids, gels, wipes, and foams with or without moisturizers.
Hand hygiene and hand washing is often considered the single most important procedure for preventing the spread of germs and eliminating potentially dangerous chemical residue and particulates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that you use soap and water to wash your hands as often as possible.
Proper Hand-Washing Technique
- Wet hands with warm running water
- Apply enough soap to cover all surfaces
- Thoroughly wash all parts of hands and fingers up to the wrists, rubbing hands for at least 15 seconds
- Rinse hands under running water
- Dry thoroughly with paper towels
- Use paper towels to turn off faucet before discarding towel in the waste receptacle
Choosing Hand Soaps
All hand soaps contain surfactants and detergents that can help clean your hands. Some soaps are also considered “antibacterial” and contain chemicals like benzalkonium chloride, benzethonium chloride, and chloroxylenol that can kill bacteria on contact.
Using Hand Sanitizers
Hand sanitizers may not be as effective as soap and water when hands are visibly dirty or greasy. They may also not remove pesticides, heavy metals, or other harmful chemicals.
Use hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes with an alcohol content between 60% and 95% when hand soap and water are not available. Make sure to use an adequate amount of sanitizer: read the label, apply the correct amount of product to the palm of one hand, rub the sanitizer over all your hands, and continue rubbing until your hands are completely dry.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Gojo Antibacterial Lotion Soap, Pump Bottle, 8 oz.
MICRELL is specially formulated with a quick-acting, antimicrobial agent (PCMX) to kill germs, a light scent and an effective degreasing agent that makes it perfect for foodservice environments. Its nonirritating formula also makes MICRELL ideal for frequent use in a variety of settings, including schools, health clubs, offices and recreation areas.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Rubbermaid Commercial Products Lotion Soap Refill,Green Seal Cert,1-Shot,800ml,4/CT,Clear
Green Certified Lotion Soap Refill is designed for use with Rubbermaid's One Shot System that sets the standard for quality and reliability in counter-mounted soap dispensing. Hypoallergenic for sensitive skin, this lotion hand soap encourages healthy handwashing with a fresh light honeysuckle fragrance and rich white pearlized appearance. Patented Smart Sensor technology on the dispenser (not included) detects hands and automatically delivers the perfect amount of soap. Touch-free delivery encourages use and eliminates cross-contamination to help reduce the spread of germs. Controlled dispensing of concentrated soaps eliminates overuse and costly waste. Refill delivers a high yield of handwashes. Refill is Green Seal certified.
Enterprise Technology Solutions S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC Hand Soap, Antibacterial, Foam, 1.2 Liter, 3/CT, Clear
Foam hand soap features an antibacterial formula to cleanse your skin and kill bacteria. Skin conditioners help your skin feel smooth and firm after each use. Triclosan-free formulation contains benzalkonium chloride as an active agent. Perfume-free, dye-free soap will not taint food and is suitable for all food-handling environments. Mild design is excellent for frequent use. Foam hand soap is perfect for removing light to medium contamination in low-risk and high-risk areas where high standards of hand hygiene are required.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Purell Liquid Hand Sanitizer With Aloe, 12 Oz, Pump Bottle, 12/box
Purell Liquid Hand Sanitizer With Aloe, 12 Oz, Pump Bottle, 12/box