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Washing with soap and water is considered the better way to prevent virus transmission, but alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective if they contain a minimum of 60% alcohol.
According to a recent article published in the February, 2009, issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, "Efficacy of soap and water and alcohol-based hand-rub preparations against live H1N1 influenza virus on the hands of human volunteers," both hand cleaning techniques were effective in killing H1N1 (a strain of flu) virus on deliberately infected health care workers.
A September, 2005, article in Pediatrics, "A randomized, controlled trial of a multifaceted intervention including alcohol-based hand sanitizer and hand-hygiene education to reduce illness transmission in the home," concludes "...alcohol-based hand sanitizers rapidly kill viruses that are commonly associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal (GI) infections."
The bottom line is good hand-hygiene helps prevent the spread of both bacteria and viruses. Hand washing with soap and water is slightly more effective than alcohol-based hand sanitizers, but the sanitizers do kill viruses.
Bear in mind some viruses are more difficult to kill than others. Disinfecting hard surfaces with a mild bleach-and-water solution also helps reduce the spread of disease.
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Does hand sanitizer kill all viruses?
Hand sanitizer is effective against many viruses, particularly enveloped viruses like the flu and coronaviruses, when it contains at least 60% alcohol. However, it does not kill all viruses, particularly non-enveloped viruses like norovirus and some strains of adenovirus, which are more resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers. Additionally, hand sanitizer may not eliminate all types of germs, especially if hands are visibly dirty or greasy. For comprehensive protection, washing hands with soap and water is recommended.
Does hand sanitizer kill threadworms?
No
Can anti sickness medicines kill flu viruses and cold?
Yes. They kill flu viruses, sickness and cold so they can protecting you from getting sick.
What was the reason to make hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer was created to help kill germs, bacteria, and viruses on the hands when soap and water are not available. It is particularly useful in situations where hand hygiene is important for preventing the spread of illnesses.
Does hand sanitizer kill good germs?
yes it does .
Why did people make hand sanitizer?
to kill jerms
What can be used to kill bacteria on your skin?
Hand Sanitizer
How do germs kill you?
It seems they can get you sick but not kill you
Can germ-x kill you?
Germ-X is a hand sanitizer that contains ethyl alcohol, which is safe for external use on the skin to kill germs. However, ingesting hand sanitizer can be harmful and even life-threatening due to its high alcohol content. It is important to keep hand sanitizers out of reach of children and to use them as directed for external use only.
What is the chemical that kills bacteria in hand sanitizer?
The chemical that kills bacteria in hand sanitizer is alcohol. Most hand sanitizers contain either ethyl alcohol (ethanol) or isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) as the active ingredient to effectively kill bacteria and viruses on the skin.
Is soap stronger than hand sanitizer?
Hand sanitizer is stronger than soap. It is stronger because it contains chemicals that kill pathogens.
Can hand sanitizer make a male sterile?
From what I've heard and from what has been been said recently, there is an ingredient in hand sanitizer that makes males sterile. Hand sanitizer is known to kill bacteria but what is in the sanitizer gets absorbed into the body, which is what causes men to become sterile.
