Antibacterial Hand Gels
One of the main ways that germs can spread from one person to another is by hand contact. Washing your hands thoroughly is one of the most effective ways to help stop the spread of germs. However this is not always possible or convenient and so alcohol gels can be a great alternative for effective hand hygiene.
How they work
Carex Hand Gel is an ethanol-based hand rub with high alcohol content. Ethanol is known to be effective against most bacteria such as S.aureus, E.coli and many viruses, and has been proven to kill more than 99.9% of these bacteria in less than 15 seconds. Ethanol quickly evaporates off the skin leaving your hands feeling cool and fresh. Our hand gels also contain glycerin, a widely used skin conditioner, to help leave your skin feel soft & moisturised.
Benefits of using alcohol hand gels:
- Requires less time than washing with soap and water
- Quick & effective germ kill
- Instant drying
- Convenient when out and about
- Spreads easily across hands and between fingers
- Can be less drying to skin than frequent washing with soap & water
Usage Suggestions
It is still recommended to use an antibacterial hand wash when your hands are visibly dirty.
Hand gels can be used to complement your standard hand washing routine.
They can be used whilst out and about where water is not available or even in the home for added reassurance.
On the go
- Public toilets
- Public transport
- On holiday
- In the car
- Eating out
- At work
- Outdoors
- Nappy changing
- Shopping
At Home
- After touching / feeding pets
- After putting the bins out
- After cleaning the house
- After gardening
- Nappy changing
- For additional reassurance after hand washing
(dry hands thoroughly before use)