Kills 99.9% of Germs

We’re proud that Carex kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria. But how do we know? And why can’t we just kill 100%?

How we test how many bacteria we kill
Testing is in fact very simple. We put a large number of bacteria into a solution of Carex and then we take a sample of the solution, after a set time. We then test this sample to see how many bacteria are left, so if we were to introduce one million bacteria and after a certain time only 100 are alive, we know we’ve killed over 99.9%. We will never be able to know if we have killed 100% of germs because in line with the BS standard method of testing, we test a sample and not the whole solution and therefore cannot claim 100% bacteria kill rate.

Why hand hygiene is important
One of the natural functions of the skin on our bodies is to protect us from chemical and biological dangers. Healthy, undamaged skin acts as a good barrier to bacteria and viruses. It is normal, however, to pick up bacteria and viruses on our hands when we go about our day-to-day activities, and whilst these bacteria may not penetrate the skin or cause any reaction, they can easily be passed from our hands into our mouths where they can cause a variety of infections and illnesses, that’s why hand hygiene is so important.