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The basic way to answer this is that it kills (rather, inactivates) some viruses but not all.
Enveloped Viruses, such as flu viruses, have a lipid envelope that can be dissolved by the alcohol in Purell and it is thus effective against their infection.
Non-enveloped viruses, such as Hepatitis A and common cold viruses, are less vulnerable to alcohol and so using Purell may not be effective against their virulence.
It kills most viruses but not all.
It is also not the best thing for your immune system because your body needs good germs to fight off the bad germs. However, if you have NO germs in your body, you will get sick faster and it wil be more severe. It is okay if you have no facilities available around you to wash your hands. However, it should not replace good old soap and water!
What else can I help you with?
Does purell kill mold?
It kills a lot of bacteria but it probably won't kill mold because that is a lot stronger then regular germs
When was Purell created?
Purell was created in 1996.
What company manufactures Purell hand sanitizer?
Gojo bought back Purell hand sanatizer from Johnson & Johnson. Gojo created Purell in the 90's. Gojo sold Purell to Pfizer/Warner-Lambert in 2004. Then JJ&J bought it from Pfizer. Gojo bought Purell from J&J to expand the Purell brand in the consumer segment. As of 2020 Purell is owned by Gojo, the family company that originally created it.
Can you use Purell as deodorant since BO comes from bacteria?
Purell is not meant to be used as a deodorant. While it may temporarily reduce bacteria, it is not designed for the skin and can cause irritation or dryness. It's best to use a product specifically formulated for deodorizing and controlling body odor.
Do antibiotics kills viruses?
No, antibiotics DO NOT kill viruses.
How many tablespoons of coconut oil is needed to kill viruses?
Coconut oil does not kill viruses.
Does the sunlight kill viruses?
Direct sunlight kills viruses.
What type of bacteria does Purell NOT kill?
Purell hand sanitizer is not effective against all types of bacteria, such as Clostridium difficile, which is a spore-forming bacterium that is not readily killed by alcohol-based sanitizers. It is important to use appropriate disinfectants when dealing with such bacteria.
Do vaccines kill viruses or horrible diseases?
Vaccines don't kill viruses or diseases; they prevent disease before you are infected.
Who owns purell?
suave
How do you kill viruses inside you?
You don't.
What does chlorhexidine kill?
Bacteria and Viruses
