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Use of Hand Sanitizing Wipes

Use hand sanitizing wipes when you don't have soap and water. They fit in your purse or pocket, and when used properly, kill over 99 percent of germs and bacteria. They are perfect for use at amusement parks, ...Read More

 
Water & Soap Vs. Hand Sanitizer

Frequent hand washing can prevent the spread of germs, infections and diseases. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that some viruses can survive two hours on hard surfaces, such as doorknobs or ...Read More

 
Virus Mutation & the Use of Disinfectants

Frequent hand washing is still the best way to prevent the spread of viruses that cause influenza and the common cold. Antibacterial soap is no more effective against viruses than ordinary soap, however. ...Read More

 
 

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, washing your hands is one of the simplest ways to keep from getting sick or spreading infections. The organization recommends washing your hands ...Read More

Proper hand-washing techniques can help to prevent viruses and germs from entering the body. Hands washed on a regular basis are less likely to carry cold, flu and other viruses, which make you sick. Using ...Read More

The effectiveness of hand sanitizers depends on a number of issues, including the alcohol content of the product and how the product is used. Hand sanitizers are not meant as a constant substitute for hand ...Read More

While washing hands is a habit so common that some may take it for granted, it remains an effective method for preventing the spread of illnesses. Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis made a connection in the late 1840s ...Read More