Best hand sanitizers during the virus
The phrase "clean hands is a guarantee of health" has acquired special meaning today in connection with the pandemic of a new influenza virus from China. Through the hands, there is contact with objects that can be sources of infections.
Why do you need a hand sanitizer?
A good proven method for cleansing and decontaminating hands is hand washing with soap and water. But this only removes bacteria from the skin for a short time. In addition, it is not always possible to use soap and water. Therefore, special antiseptic agents have appeared on the hygiene products market.
It is convenient to take small bottles with you on the road, to work, on walks, to use during shopping trips. They are irreplaceable for people working in public catering, in banks, in stores.
Best hand sanitizers: ranked 2020
Sterillium
Effective long-acting skin antiseptic. Fights bacteria, fungi, viruses, pathogens of hepatitis C and B, HIV infections within 3 hours after their application to the skin.
It contains alcohol, which doctors recommend to use for the prevention of coronavirus. It is actively used for the prevention of seasonal influenza viral infections, is used by surgeons for treating hands. Available in bottles from 50 ml to 5 liters.
I am a nurse, we have been using this tool for a long time at work. Does not dry hands, there is no feeling of tightness of the skin, like many other antiseptics. A good disinfectant that we are currently using to protect against coronavirus.
Astradez Sept
Alcohol-free water-based disinfectant liquid. Will not leave a trace on the surface, retain its quality characteristics after freezing.
Shows antimicrobial activity against many types of bacteria, including mycobacterium tuberculosis, hepatitis and poliomyelitis viruses, HIV infection, many strains of influenza, parainfluenza, Ebola virus. Has a bactericidal effect about 3-4 hours after application to hands and mucous membranes. It contains functional additives that soften the skin.
A wonderful disinfectant for home and work. I work as a cashier and always keep the spray near me. In the summer I treat my feet with it against fungal diseases. I like that there is no pungent smell, the skin does not irritate.
Alsoft R
The hand disinfectant has broad antimicrobial activity. Protects against hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV, Candida fungi, herpes, many types of influenza, including swine and avian.
Its action lasts for 3 hours. The composition includes caring components for the skin. Such a liquid is used by doctors to disinfect the patient's skin before giving an injection, surgeons carry out hygienic treatment of their hands.
When I go on business trips, I always take antiseptic liquids with me. I opted for Alsoft in a 120 ml spray bottle. It's convenient to use, the flu wave passed me by last fall.
Cutasept F
Such a sanitizer effectively fights against many types of bacteria, including pathogens of various nosocomial infections, including yeast-like fungi, HIV and hepatitis viruses.
Cutasept is actively used in treatment rooms and operating rooms. It is produced in different packaging, including five-liter cans and bottles with a dispenser.
I work in the clinic's registry, we use this solution all the time. I am allergic to many antiseptics, but not this one. A very high quality product, which is also used by our colleagues in Germany.
Almades Express
One of the best Russian antiseptics destroys tuberculosis pathogens, viruses that cause SARS, AIDS, herpes and flu. The main active ingredient is 63.5% isopropyl alcohol.
In medical institutions, they treat the hands of surgeons, the elbows of donors, the skin of operating rooms and injection fields. Almadez-express is also suitable for disinfection of devices and instruments.
I bought it for my cafe. An excellent disinfectant, the main thing is that there is no smell of bleach. I am calm about the inspections of the sanitary and epidemiological station, we are always clean. And now Almadez will help me in the prevention of coronavirus.
Chistya plus
An alcohol-based disinfector does an excellent job of killing bacteria on hands, equipment, and furnishings. Designed specifically for medical institutions. Fights viruses, bacteria, fungi. Cleaner is usually used by the nursing staff. The product contains moisturizing and caring components, so the skin of the hands does not suffer.
I work in a hospital. This disinfectant is used by our doctors and nurses. The tool is very effective. Chistya has stood the test of time.
Erisan Isisept
The antibacterial gel is available in very convenient plastic containers for any occasion: in canisters and dispenser bottles that can be used like liquid soap. 55-65% isopropanol in its composition has antiviral and fungicidal action. The product has been successfully tested against polio, hepatitis C and HIV.
Considering that the coronavirus is not resistant to alcohol compounds, our team chose Erisan as protection against the spread of this dangerous disease. The product does not stick and does not spoil the surface.
Soft-Man Iso
The special formula of an alcohol-containing skin antiseptic is designed to protect the skin of the hands from germs for 3 hours. The capabilities of this agent have been experimentally proven to destroy tuberculosis pathogens, HIV infections, influenza and hepatitis B, C, D viruses and fungi of the genus Candida. The sanitizer is used in clinics and hospitals; many families have adopted it to fight the coronavirus.
For more than a year now I have been purchasing this German product for my salon, processing tools for manicure and pedicure. There are no unpleasant aromas typical for disinfectants, the alcohol aroma quickly disappears.
Veltosept-2
This powerful disinfectant is based on 70% isopropyl alcohol. It is a powerful barrier to the spread of influenza epidemics. It belongs to the group of prolonged-release skin antiseptics.
Within 3 hours after application to the skin or objects, it exhibits antimicrobial activity against many dangerous infections, including tuberculosis, plague, cholera, anthrax, bird flu, SARS, rotavirus gastroenteritis.
I travel a lot around the country for work. I always take Veltosept with me, pour it into 50 ml. bottles so that you can leave it in your carry-on baggage during flights. A good antiseptic that helps out in extreme situations.
Alsoft R Plus
The top of the best antiseptics is headed by a Japanese long-acting alcohol-based remedy. Within 3 hours, it exhibits antibacterial activity against a large group of fungi, bacteria and viruses. Destroys pathogens of swine and bird flu, rotaviruses and adenoviruses, HIV infection and hepatitis.
Suitable for treating hands and feet. Alsoft is in demand among physicians in preparation for injections and operations. The composition of the product is supplemented with components for hand skin care. Now it is also recommended for protection against coronavirus.
I buy Alsoft in large containers and pour it into small bottles. During a flu epidemic, I force children to wipe their hands before leaving the house. Pleasant cosmetic scent. Economical consumption, 1 liter is enough for us for six months.
How often can you use hand sanitizer?
Alcohol-based antiseptics, with frequent use, can dry out the skin of the hands.Therefore, high-quality antiseptics in the form of a gel contain softening and moisturizing components. With such means, you can wipe your hands an unlimited number of times during the day, as needed.
If, after applying the antiseptic, a feeling of tightness appears, its use should be limited to 3-5 times a day. At night it is imperative to use caring cosmetics for hands.
Which hand sanitizer should you choose?
If your goal is to wipe down various objects and surfaces, door handles and hands after you return from public places, antiseptics are suitable:
- Erisan Isisept;
- Clean plus;
- Almades Express;
- Cutasept F.
For travel, you need to choose long-acting antiseptics. These are drugs such as:
- Veltosept-2
- Sterillium
- Astradez Sept
- Alsoft R
- Soft-Man Iso
- Alsoft R Plus
After applying to the skin of the hands, these preparations will protect you from viruses, fungi and bacteria for about 3 hours.
Hand antiseptic for coronavirus: does it help or not?
Coronavirus lives up to 48 hours on dry hard surfaces; in liquid it will last about 4 days. Once on metal, plastic and glass, the Chinese virus will live up to nine days.
A skin antiseptic for coronavirus will shorten the decay process of the coronavirus to a few minutes. In this case, the concentration of ethyl alcohol in the composition of the product should be 60% or more.
How to make a do-it-yourself antiseptic at home?
If you can't buy a factory-made hand sanitizer, you can make a gel-like hand sanitizer at home. To do this, you must thoroughly mix the following simple components:
- ethyl alcohol (strength not less than 60º) - 400 ml;
- hydrogen peroxide 3% - 25 ml.;
- glycerin - 10 ml.
- boiled or distilled water - 50-60 g.
For ease of use, pour the resulting solution into a bottle with a dispenser. A sealed container is used for storage.
