The use of hand gel is now the most normal thing in the world. But are we actually doing it right? We explain.
These are the mistakes we sometimes make when using hand sanitizer and we'll provide a solution right away.
Not all hand gels contain the same ingredients. So look carefully at what is stated on the packaging. Hand gels with at least 60 percent ethyl alcohol or 70 percent isopropyl alcohol are the most effective at killing bacteria.
Avoid hand gels with methanol. These can be toxic if absorbed through the skin or accidentally ingested.
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Just like washing your hands, using hand gel will only clean your hands properly if you rub your hands with it long enough. Rub for about 20 to 30 seconds and make sure that the hand gel is completely gone.
If you don't use enough hand gel, your hands won't be completely clean. Some think a drop is more than enough, but you should actually use a quarter of a 20 cent coin for optimal results. When it comes to large bottles of hand gel that you see in a store, pressing once is enough.
Any part of your hand can carry the virus. So it's important to rub your entire hands well. Don't forget the back of your hand and also rub well between your fingers. Don't forget your nails either!
Especially at the beginning of the pandemic there was a shortage of hand gels. A lot of people started making their own hand gel. Experts strongly advise against this, because your hand gel may not be strong enough to kill bacteria.
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