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 Clorox Company Hand Sanitizer, Bleach-free, 16.9 oz Pump Bottle, 12/CT, CL
Clorox Hand Sanitizer is formulated with 71 percent ethyl alcohol and provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, killing greater than 99.999 percent of germs in as little as 15 seconds. It contains premium emollients to keep hands soft instead of leaving them sticky or greasy like gels and foams can. From Clorox Commercial Solutions, this sanitizer spray is perfect for use in office breakrooms, lobbies, classrooms, restaurants and healthcare facilities.
Essendant Clear and Mild Foam Handwash Refill, For GOJO LTX-12 Dispenser, Fragrance-Free, 1,200 mL Refill, 2/Carton
This GOJO Clear and Mild Foam Handwash has no added fragrance, so it doesn't bother employees or customers with sensitive noses. Made without dye, this soap lets users avoid the possibility of stained clothes as they lather their hands, and it could help prevent allergic reactions. Designed to accommodate a wide range of preferences, this soap fosters good hand hygiene. Containing moisturizing ingredients, this soap leaves people with soft hands, encouraging them to continue washing their hands in the future. The skin conditioners in this handwash hydrate users' hands, reducing the possibility of ashy or chapped skin.
Enterprise Technology Solutions PURELL HEALTHY SOAP 0.5 BAK A
HEALTHY SOAP 0 5% BAK Antimicrobial Foam Refill For ES8 Dispensers Light Citrus Floral 1 200 mL 2/Carton
Enterprise Technology Solutions PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes
Premoistened Hand Sanitizing Wipes 5 78 x 7 Fresh Citrus White 100/Canister 12 Canisters/Carton