Good hand hygiene is vitally important in preventing the spread of MRSA, H1N1 flu and other diseases. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that persons wash their hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing. CDC recommends alcohol-based sanitizers as being most effective. Other hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful, however there is less evidence on their effectiveness compared to that on hand washing and alcohol-based sanitizers.

Below is a complete selection of hand sanitizers. We invite you to compare our selection and pricing with your local supplier. We think you'll find that purchasing hand sanitizer online is the most convenient and cost-effective option.

	Purell Pink Liquid Spring Bloom Instant Hand Sanitizer 8oz Pump Bottle Sale Price: $4.24
	Description Purell Pink Liquid Spring Bloom Instant Hand Sanitizer 8oz Pump Bottle sterilizes and cleans your hands with Spring flower scented Purell Hand Sanitizers. Coffee 4 Less has the best selection of Gourmet Coffee, Coffee Pods, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee and

	Purell Liquid Instant Hand Sanitizer 8oz Pump Bottle
	Description Purell Liquid Instant Hand Sanitizer 8oz Pump Bottle cleans and disinfects your hands with instant Purell Hand Sanitizers , making certain hands are sterile. Coffee 4 Less has the best selection of Gourmet Coffee, Coffee Pods, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee

	Gojo Purell .5 Oz Portable Hand Sanitizer in Display Bowl - CS of 60 List Price: $77.44 Sale Price: $38.76
	Description Gojo purell .5 oz portable hand sanitizer in display bowl smaller bottle is the perfect size to keep in your desk, backpack, purse or any other place where you are unable to wash your hands with soap and water...

	Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer, Original 8 fl oz (236 ml) List Price: $3.99 Sale Price: $3.25
	Description Purell Hand Sanitizer comes in an 8 oz bottle with pump. Highly Effective. Kills 99.99 % of germs. Easy to use and its easily portable.

	Go-Jo Ind Pal Instant Hand Sanitizer Desktop Dispenser W/8-Fl. Oz. Pump Bottle List Price: $9.88 Sale Price: $7.01
	Description The Purell Pal is an engaging "pal" that makes PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer readily available for use right where employees need it - within easy reach, on their desks. Purell kills 99.99% of most common germs that may cause illness, in as little as 15 seconds...

	Purell 215608CT - Instant Hand Sanitizer NXT Refill, 1000-ml Pouch, 8/Carton Sale Price: $49.00
	Description Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Refill comes in a 1000-ml Pouch 8 Pouches / Carton

	Go-Jo Ind Instant Hand Sanitizer Refill Bag-In-Box, 800-Ml Bag List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $6.95
	Description One Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer 800ML Catridge with Universal fit. This fits Grey Key GOJO dispensers and most 800 ML competitive dispensers. Please contact Customer Service with any questions at 596-940-0044.

	PURELL Sanitizing Hand Wipes Individually Wrapped 100-ct. Box List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $3.40
	Description 1-Box of 100 individually wrapped Purell Wet Towelettes These wipes are excellent for a quick clean up. Sanitizes while removing dirt and germs from hands Use anytime for quick clean-up when soap and water are not available.

	Tylenol(R) Extra-Strength, 2-Caplet Dosage, Box Of 50 Sale Price: $17.79
	Description How Tylenol® Products are Different:recommended the most by doctors and used the most by hospitals. Aspirin free. Unlikely to cause the gastric irritation often associated with aspirin, naproxen sodium or even ibuprofen...

	GOJO Fast Wipes-Hand Cleaning Towels - 25 Ct List Price: $6.99 Sale Price: $4.99
	Description GOJO FAST WIPES are high strength, disposable hand cleaning towels, Each Fast Wipes Towel is impregnated with a special GOJO heavy duty hand cleaning formula that removes grease, grime and othersoils in one fast, easy step, while taking good care of your hands.

You should know that hand sanitizers are not intended to replace soap and water hand-washing.They are not effective in removing dirt or other organic materials. Still, hand sanitizers can help prevent the spread of MRSA and other viruses. They are a good substitute when soap and water is not available.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of hand sanitizers, with at least sixty percent (60%) ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol), as a component of hand hygiene in healthcare settings, businesses, places of worship, schools, child care facilities and in the general community.

Hand sanitizers work by stripping away the outer layer of oil on the skin. This usually prevents bacteria that are present in the body from coming to the surface of the hand. If using a gel hand sanitizer, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.

You should use hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol.

Hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol may be useful. However, there is more known about the effectiveness of soap and water and alcohol-based hand sanitizer than hand sanitizers that do not contain alcohol.

Manufacturers of hand sanitizers test the products on inanimate surfaces therefore they are able to derive the claims of 99.9 % bacteria killed. If the product were fully tested on hands, there would be different results because of the complexity of the human hand. Using inanimate surfaces with controlled variables is the easiest way to obtain consistent results.

When can I use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water?

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers kill germs but are not good for cleaning dirty hands. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used:

• if you’re hands are not visibly soiled
• after sneezing, coughing into your hands or blowing your nose
• before and after contact with a sick person How should I use alcohol-based hand sanitizers?
• Follow the directions on the product label
• Apply product to the palm of one hand
• Rub your hands together
• Do not wipe your hands – let them dry

How should I use alcohol-based hand sanitizers?

• Follow the directions on the product label
• Apply product to the palm of one hand
• Rub your hands together
• Do not wipe your hands – let them dry

Due to flammability, once applied to the skin, avoid contact with sparks and sources of ignition until the hand sanitizer has thoroughly dried.

What are some benefits of waterless hand sanitizers?

• require less time than hand washing
• act quickly to kill microorganisms on hands
• are more accessible than sinks
• reduce bacterial counts on hands
• do not promote antimicrobial resistance
• are less irritating to skin than soap and water
• some can even improve condition of skin