The first step to being happy is to have “clean hands”.” ― Meir Ezra
This quote stands true today the most when hand hygiene has become one of the most essential hygiene practices. Although hand hygiene was always vital, but today when Corona Virus outbreak is on its peak, we need to emphasize more on hand hygiene. And as far as hand hygiene is concerned a hand sanitizer plays a crucial role. Just washing your hands with hand wash or soap is not enough to fight back the germs and viruses like Corona, sanitizing hands with an appropriate proportion of alcohol based hand sanitizer is a must.
Proper sanitizing of your hands involves hand washing with soap and water, drying and then applying hand sanitizers over your palm and rubbing the hands thoroughly.
Following are some of the common questions asked about hand sanitizer that will help you understand the importance and proper use of hand cleansers/sanitizers.
- What if there is no soap and water available?
Usually, it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly before applying hand sanitizers or cleansers as it helps in killing the germs, bacteria and viruses effectively. But in case you do not have soap and water handy, you can use hand sanitizers with an alcohol concentration between 60 to 95% to kill germs effectively. Hand sanitizers with lower concentration of alcohol aren’t that effective. NEOLAYR E hand cleanser is an alcohol-based hand sanitizer designed as per World Health Organization (WHO) recommended hand-rub formulation, Rub-in Hand Disinfectant and Sanitizer. It contains 80% Ethanol v/v, which makes it effective against 99.9% germs, viruses and bacteria.
- What are the correct steps to use a hand sanitizer?
To get the best advantage of a hand sanitizer one needs to know the right way to use it. Take a coin sized drop of the hand sanitizer to the palm of one hand and then rub it all over the hand surfaces until your hands get dry. Make sure to cover all the surfaces of both your hands.
- What are the commonly missed areas which sanitizing your hands ?
Find below the sometimes missed and frequently missed areas of your hand which washing / sanitizing.
- Are hand sanitizers are as effective as claimed?
As per studies hand sanitizers work great at places like hospitals where hands come into contact with germs but generally are not greasy or dirty. Even some studies show that hand sanitizers may work well against certain types of germs with slightly soiled hands. However, that does not mean that you can use hand sanitizers directly after working in the garden or playing sports. You will need to wash your hands properly before using hand sanitizers.
- Is hand washing more effective than Hand sanitizer in killing more germs?
No, only hand washing can’t kill invisible germs, it just cleans up soiled and greasy hands. Hand sanitizers on the other hand helps in getting rid of the harmful invisible germs. But using hand sanitizer over dirty hands aren’t that effective. You will need to clean your hands properly i.e. washing, letting them dry and applying hand sanitizer to kill germs.
- What precautions you need to take while using hand sanitizer?
There are certain precautions that you need to take while using a hand sanitizer. First of all, you must use it as directed. Some people think that gargling of alcohol-based hand sanitizer can help you fight viruses, germs and bacteria within body but that’s not true, as swallowing it may cause alcohol poisoning. Hand sanitizers should be kept away from the reach of children.Also hand sanitizer should not be used on hands having cuts / wounds as it will sting. It is better to cover the cut area with bandage and then use the hand sanitizer.
Why NEOLAYR E Hand Cleanser is the best?
NEOLAYR E hand cleanser is hygienic and effective during routine, high risk and outbreak situations. It is bactericidal, myco-bactericidal, yeasticidal and with virucidal properties, hence are one of the best hand sanitizers that you can use to keep yourself safe during this pandemic. It is manufactured as per WHO recommended formula containing 80% Ethanol (alcohol) of GNS grade, Hydrogen Peroxide, Purified Water & Glycerinwith added Aloe Vera for moisturization of hands. Being colour free and fragrance free is non-allergenic and also being in clear liquid form and not in gel form is more effective in killing germs.Keep your hands clean and be safe!
