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.
Essendant Sensitive Skin Bath Bar, Unscented, 4.5 oz Bar, 8 Bars/Pack, 9 Packs/Carton
Hypoallergenic and fragrance-free bar soap is exceptionally mild, designed to cleanse without irritating sensitive skin. Unique formula with one-quarter moisturizing lotion ensures soft, healthy hands. Unscented bath bar leaves even sensitive skin feeling smooth and luxurious.
Essendant Antibacterial Hand Soap, Crisp Clean, 11.25 oz Pump Bottle, 6/Carton
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, cleans while leaving your skin feeling soft and protected. It is clinically proven to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria (in a handwashing test vs. the following common harmful bacteria: S. aureus a E. coli). Due to its unique formula, the liquid hand soap pump should only be refilled with Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap. It is best to wash hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. The fresh, scent heightens the hand washing experience, making this hand soap the perfect addition to any kitchen or bathroom.
Essendant Advanced Hand Sanitizer TFX Refill, Gel, 1,200 mL, Unscented, 4/Carton
Fits PURELL TFX™ Touch Free Dispenser. Kills 99.99% of germs that may cause illness. Works in as little as 15 seconds. Specially formulated with moisturizers to leave hands feeling soft and refreshed. No water or towels needed. Patent-pending 70% ethyl alcohol formula is free of fluorinated chemicals, and milder on skin than hand washing.
Enterprise Technology Solutions S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC Hand Soap, Foam, Fresh Apple, 1 Gallon, Blue
Foam hand soap cleans hands and removes more than 99 percent of dirt and germs when used properly. Fresh apple fragrance with pleasantly fresh and clean notes elevates the washroom experience for everyday use. Mild formula is dermatologist-tested to verify and confirm this soap does not elicit dermal irritation. Mild preservative reduces the risk of skin irritation. Added skin moisturizers help prevent drying your skin and leave hands smooth after use. Highly economical soap requires only one dose to provide effective hand cleansing for cost-efficient performance. High-quality, smooth foam provides a silky-smooth feel to help reinforce good handwashing practice. Hand soap is Green Seal certified, ECARF certified and EcoLogo certified.