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There’s an awful lot of to-do about hand-sanitizing this month, and not surprising, since Swine flu seems to be the hot topic.
How can we best protect ourselves and our families? Is hand-sanitizer the way to go or is simple hand-washing better?
Good Morning America conducted a wonderful test earlier this month, where they tested the effectiveness of hand sanitizers, anti-bacterial soaps and plain regular soaps. They found that hand-sanitizers containing at least 60% of alcohol were best for getting rid of germs, however these sanitizers do not get rid of dirt and grime. The most significant finding was that most people don’t wash their hands properly. You need to wash for a good 30 seconds (1 elephant, 2 elephant..), making sure that you include your wrists. It’s also a good idea to scratch the nails of one hand, gently into the palms of your other hand and then switch (this will get the soap under your nails).
Are anti-bacterial soaps better?
Mercifully, no! I say mercifully because all anti-bacterial products contain chemicals that could have adverse affects on your health and the planet. I recommend buying a large bottle of Dr Bronner’s Liquid Castille Soap–you’ll find it at most health food stores and if you can get to a Trader Joe’s, they carry it too. Try to get the peppermint scent, as it leaves a fresh clean smell. A large bottle will go a long, long way and you can use it for tons of other things.
As far as hand sanitizers are concerned, if you need to have them, my favorites are:
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