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.
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Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6), Package may vary Sale Price: $17.23  |
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Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer kills germs that may cause illness and leaves hands feeling soft and refreshed. |
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Purell Hand Sanitizing ECONOMY Towelettes- 5"x7" 100 Per Box Individually Wrapped Towelettes Sale Price: $3.00 |
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This order is one box that contains 100 individually wrapped Purell Sanitizing Hand Towelettes. (100 wipes total per order) These 5" x 7" Towelettes are excellent for quick clean up, when soap and water are not available... |
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SIX PURELL Jelly Wraps with .5 oz Purell Bottle Sale Price: $9.48 |
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Six Jelly Wraps with Purell .5 oz Bottle for adults and kids on the go. Great for Back To School. Presently The Following Colors Are Being Shipped By Gojo : Dark Blue, Lime Green, Shocking Pink and Purple... |
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Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer with Aloe, 8-Ounce Pump Bottles (Pack of 6) Sale Price: $19.49 |
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Leaves hands feeling soft & refreshed with Aloe & Vitamin E. Purell kills 99.99% of most common germs that may make you sick. Use anytime, anyplace without water or towels. |
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GO-JO INDUSTRIES PURELL TFX Touch Free Dispenser, 1200ml, 6-1/2w x 4-1/2d x 11-1/4h, Gray Sale Price: $10.25 |
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Touch-free, trouble-free dispensing system. Automatically dispenses perfect amount of foam or gel sanitizer needed. 30,000 uses from three standard C-size alkaline batteries (incl.). Uses refills GOJ-5392-02 and GOJ-5456-04 (sold separately)... |
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Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer Economy Size 2000ml Refill Bottle w/ Pump Sale Price: $25.99 |
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This PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer two Liter Economy Refill Bottle with Pump is easy to use to refill all PURELL bottles. Use to refill your favorite size of PURELL. It holds 2000ml or 67.6 FL OZ for the most economical use of Instant Hand Sanitizer... |
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Purell Sanitizing Wipes, 6 x 8 in. Wipes, Canister/175 Sale Price: $7.85 |
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PURELL sanitizing wipes in a canister of 175 wet wipes. Use anytime for quick clean up. Formulated to dry quickly. Large 6 x 8 in, wipe. Dermatologist tested. All the germ-killing benefits of PURELL, Americas number1 instant hand sanitizer, in a non-linting, durable wipe for hands... |
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GO-JO INDUSTRIES PURELL NXT SPACE SAVER Hand Sanitizer Dispenser and Refill Sale Price: $12.52 |
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Promotes hand hygiene by killing most common germs without need for soap and water. This 1000 mL system is half the size of traditional 800 mL systems, allowing for placement almost anywhere. Installs easily for fast access... |
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GO-JO INDUSTRIES / Economy size purell instant hand sanitizer, 2-liter bottle, original formula / GOJ962504 / Sold as 1 Each / Mfr Part # 962504 /*/ Economy size purell instant hand sanitizer, 2-liter Sale Price: $19.95 |
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Kills 99.9% of most common germs that may cause illness, without soap or water. Dermatologist tested. Dye-free. Original Formula. 2-Liter Bottle. |
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Purell Premium Sanitizing Wipes 120 Count Display Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Individually wrapped Premium Purell wipes 5 in. x 7 in. convenient package size to meet your on the go hand cleaning and sanitizing needs. Handy 120 count attractive display carton for school, home, church, day care, or office needs... |
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
