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Hand sanitizer in an antiseptic often employing the use of alcohol. Antiseptics are mainly used on skin or living surfaces so they are not as strong of a disinfectant as other sterilants. Mostly antiseptics are bacteriostatic meaning that they prevent the bacteria from being able to multiply on surfaces. However, they don't actually kill the already exisiting bacteria. In this way most bacteria already found on the hands are not killed but they won't multiply on the hands once hand sanitizer has been used.
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Can human poop germs be killed on tile floor with hand sanitizer?
Yes, as the alcohol in hand sanitizer kills germs.
Which kills more germs hand sanatizer or liquid soap?
Hand sanitizer.
If hand sanitizer kills 99.9 percent of germs why don't they mix it with regular soap?
Fact states that normal soaps are already antibacterial, but you see, this is just a marketing tool to lure customers into buying their product instead of regular soap.
If hand sanitizer kills 99 percent percent of the germs what happens to the 0.1 percent left?
The one percent is that, "Not everyone may use it right, and maybe still leave some left." The 0.1 percent is a low rate meaning that : almost every time, the hand sanitizer will work 100%.
How does hand sanitizer make your hands clean?
The alcohol (or similar chemical) Kills the germs only.IT DOES NOT MAKE THEM CLEAN!
Which hand sanitizer brand kills more germs Purell or Germ-X?
Type your answer here... germ-x
What is the claimed effectiveness of Germ X hand sanitizer?
Use of Germ X hand sanitizer will help prevent the spread of illnesses like colds and the flu. The alcohol content in the hand sanitizer kills germs while moisturizing the skin.
What kills your germs?
alcohol can because its really strong
Do dishwashers really work killing germs?
Yes, the heat definitely kills germs.
Do handsanitizer kills 99 percent of germs?
it doesn't specifically kill 99.99 or 99% of germs but it helps us lot it kills our germs about 55% germs it just say it kills 99.99% germs so people can buy it lot and the shopkeeper will make lot of money or the company man
Does Germ-X kill 99 percent of germs?
Its possible it kills all of the germs, probably it did in many trials however in some cases it cannot in which it must be labeled 99 percent.
Which makes your hands cleaner hand sanitizer or washing your hands?
washing your hands of course is the most affective way of killing germs. but hand sanitizer is best when you don't have access to running water or soap. Hand sanitizer kills more germs but drys your hands out with overuse. After the years go by you will find your hands getting itchy all the time. It is best to only use hand sanitizer when touching things as elevator buttons, public door handles & washrooms... etc.
