Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Is Hand Sanitizer Really Safe?

Many of us think that hand sanitizer is an easy way to clean our hands. the bottle states that it is about 98% rubbing alcohol, and it removes germs instantly. Though this is true, it is facilitating the increase of strength of bacteria.

The same issues that hospitals were only known to have are now prevalent in the day to day. By over using soap, weaker bacteria have died off and stronger bacteria have survived. It may come to a point when hand sanitizer is no longer effective due to overuse.

What should we do to prevent this?

It is better to actually use soap and water. It does not have to be anti-bacterial soap, as that is adding to the problem of super bacteria. One must wash their hands for at least 20 seconds as well. anti-bacterial soap has to be used for appropriate situations and not everyday use.

Though hand sanitizer may make one feel like they are getting themselves clean, the long run has to be taken into consideration.

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