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From my experience, I have had good success with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. That being said, many things contribute to sickness, and using hand sanitizer will not be the ultimate factor. However, hand sanitizer has been proven to defeat a great majority of germs, so it is a good idea to use it when you're in contact with people.
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Do isopropyl alcohol based hand sanitizers work as well as ethyl alcohol based hand sanitizers?
well IT DEPEND HOW MUCH YOU USE. If you use a the same amount then yes they are the same.
Alcohol based or Non-alcohol based Hand Sanitizers work well?
Hi, well I recently did a science fair project and with my results I found that non-alcohol based sanitizers work better then alcohol based sanitizers. However, they do not work that well, hand sanitizers only kill the germs, consequently, they are still there, dead or alive. Almanza, associate professor of restaurant, hotel, institutional and tourism management, says "the typical hand sanitizer, which is usually alcohol-based, strips the skin of the outer layer of oil, which normally prevents resident bacteria from coming to the surface." Hopefully this helps! ;)
How do hand sanitizers work?
They are mostly alcohol, which kills 99.9% of germs.
How do hand sanitizers work differently than hand washing?
Because 1st the hand sanitizer burns and hand washing does
Is hand sanitizer a good solution to cleaning your hands if you have no access to soap and water?
While far from perfect, hand sanitizers do in fact work quite well, and are an excellent option when the facilities for a proper cleaning are not available.
Why does hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold?
Hand soaps and hand sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold because bread mold is a bacteria and the PH level of soap and the alcohol in hand sanitizers can prevent the growth of the bread mold.
Does bath and body works hand sanitizers actually help you?
Yes, Bath and Body hand sanitizers will actually help to sanitize your hands.
Do hand sanitizers kill good germs?
yes
Is it safe for old people to use hand sanitizers?
Yes
Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold?
yes i have done it for a science project and so far there has been no progress.
What is the sanitizer for the hands?
Well, if you want your hands to be germ free, use hand sanitizers with 60- 90 percent of alcohol. Such as Purell, Germout, Germ-x, Bacide, Aquim, Aquawet and others with more than 60 percent of alcohol. So don't use non-alcohol hand sanitizers.
How does hand sanitizer work?
The destructive mechanism of hand sanitizers work in two ways, Destruction of cell wall and Hindering the metabolism of the organism.I Suggest Vooki hand sanitizer at ibuychemicals website kills 99.9% germs within 10-30 sec.
