Hand sanitizing wipes and gels are popular for sanitizing hands when washing is not possible. Traditional wipes contain alcohol, but alcohol-free and moisturizing options are available. Proper use is important for effectiveness.
Hand antiseptic products, such as hand sanitizing gels and hand sanitizing wipes, have become very popular. Individuals can use these products to sanitize hands and kill germs when hand washing is not possible. There are certain types of hand sanitizing wipes that suit everyone’s wants and needs. Traditional hand wipes contain large amounts of alcohol as the main ingredient, but there are also alcohol-free wipes available for people with sensitive skin. There are also wipes available that moisturize and kill germs.
Ethyl alcohol is the signature ingredient in most hand sanitizing wipes. Most brands have an alcohol content between 60 and 75%. It has been proven that alcohol kills almost all germs that can get into the hands of an ordinary person by penetrating the wall of the microorganism and breaking down its proteins. Alcohol is a drying agent, however, and many people find that traditional sanitizing wipes dry out their hands, causing uncomfortable chapping of the skin.
There are a number of brands of alcohol-free hand sanitizers and sanitizing wipes on the market today. Many of these are natural hand sanitizers and typically don’t dry out the skin like many traditional sanitizers do. Some of the active ingredients in these wipes include benzathonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, and essential plant oils, including thyme oil. While they usually cost a little more than other types of hand sanitizing wipes, they work just as well as traditional wipes, without the risk of seriously drying your hands.
For people with very dry skin, many companies make hand sanitizing wipes with added hand moisturizers. These companies claim that their wipes help people keep their hands smooth and soft, as well as kill almost any germs that reside on them. Moisturizers that are commonly added to these types of wipes are aloe, vitamin E, and lanolin.
Like many other products, hand sanitizing wipes may not work as well as advertised unless used correctly. To use them on heavily soiled hands, surface dirt must first be removed with a cloth or cleaned with soap and water. Afterwards, a second wipe can be used to remove any germs not visible to the naked eye.
To kill remaining germs, it is recommended that you first clean areas of your hands that don’t come into contact with many surfaces. These areas include the backs of the hands and between the fingers. When these have been removed, the area on and around the nails should be clean. Finally, the palms of the hands can be sanitized by rubbing the wipe between the palms of the hands.
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