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.
BEST SANITIZERS Smart-San Hand Sanitizer Gel is a formula made with natural emollients to soften hands and keep healthy with repeated use. Kills 99.99% of 31 tested pathogens in 15 seconds. Available in 500ml pump bottle and 1.2L cartridge refill
Smart-San Hand Sanitizer Gel is a formula made with natural emollients to soften hands and keep healthy with repeated use. Kills 99.99% of 31 tested pathogens in 15 seconds. Available in 500ml pump bottle and 1.2L cartridge refill 4/CS
MSC Rochester Midland Corporation Hand Cleaner with Grit, 1 gal, Liquid, White, Orange Scent
This heavy-duty industrial hand soap with grit is designed for removing difficult soils without harsh effects on hands. It is suitable for a variety of applications requiring thorough hand cleaning.
- Heavy-duty industrial hand soap with grit
- Designed for hand cleaning
- Bottle container type
- 1 gal container size
- Available in liquid, powder, or gel form
- White color
- Orange scent
- Effectively removes difficult soils without harsh effects on hands
- Not a substitute for proper handwashing and not tested for efficacy against viruses such as the coronavirus
MSC Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray, Light Breeze Scent, 10 oz, EPA Registered
This air sanitizer spray effectively eliminates 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria, including those causing cold, flu, and coronavirus. It also neutralizes odors by targeting odor-causing bacteria, making it suitable for various indoor environments.
- Kills 99.9% of airborne viruses and bacteria
- Eliminates odor-causing bacteria
- Suitable for rooms up to 800 cu. ft.
- EPA registered
- Features a light, subtle scent
- Made in America and USDA Certified Biobased Product