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Read Before Using that Hand Sanitizer

June 23, 2020 Comments Off on Read Before Using that Hand Sanitizer

Most of us are using hand sanitizer to protect ourselves and our loved ones from getting sick. Question is, are we using the right one (not just 60%, but the ingredients, too), using it at the right time and properly, and know its effectiveness and dangers? AARP put out a helpful article that answers these concerns. I’ll list their warnings and you should go to 7 Things to Know About Hand Sanitizer for details.

1.Hand sanitizer kills germs but doesn’t clean your hands.

2.Sanitizer trumps soap and water in certain situations.

3.Not all hand sanitizers are equal.

4.Sanitizing technique matters.

5.Cleaning products are not a substitute for hand sanitizer.

6.Hand sanitizer can be dangerous.

7.Hand sanitizer can be dangerous.

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Do NOT Tolerate Price Gouging!

March 20, 2020 Comments Off on Do NOT Tolerate Price Gouging!

By now you’ve heard of some of the sellers who are taking advantage of shortages during the current virus pandemic (over $100 for a bottle of hand sanitizer on Amazon.com ?!). Most stores are not doing that, but a few are. REPORT THEM!

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Warning: Coronavirus Scams

March 16, 2020 Comments Off on Warning: Coronavirus Scams

So many people are doing so many kind, generous things for others during this coronavirus danger. But there are always those who want to take advantage. Read the HuffPost article Please Don’t Believe These Coronavirus Scams And Advice and be warned about hand sanitizers, herbal supplements and cures, drinking water, latex gloves, and more.

By the way, they explain why those deliveries you get from China may actually be safe.

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The Bacteria are Winning

August 3, 2018 Comments Off on The Bacteria are Winning

What good is that hand sanitizer we trust to keep germs away? Not as good as it used to be. It’s alcohol-based, and bacteria are adapting to alcohol. When sanitizers were put into use in hospitals, some infections decreased, but others (especially ones affecting the bladder, heart, and digestive tract–the enterococcal infections) actually increased.

Right now, increasing the amount of alcohol from the usual 60% in hand sanitizers to 70% helps, but bacteria are adjusting to the higher concentration, as well.  Read more about this at Some Bacteria Are Becoming ‘More Tolerant’ Of Hand Sanitizers, Study Finds.

And there are questions about how healthy such sanitizers are for humans.

The solution: Public health experts direct hospitals and us back to basics, which means frequent, adequate (20-30 seconds) washing of hands with plain soap that doesn’t contain anti-bacterial additives. Ignore the issue of hot vs. cold water, because they work the same, since your hands can’t stand water hot enough to kill bacteria.

Keep healthy, Friends!

 

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Earth-Friendly Tip: Hand Sanitizers

April 6, 2013 Comments Off on Earth-Friendly Tip: Hand Sanitizers

Hand sanitizers are creating antibiotic-resistant “super bugs” and polluting our water with chemicals.  Instead, disinfect hands with natural antibacterial ingredients, like organic alcohol and essential oils (such as thyme oil and lemon oil), and moisturize them with products containing jojoba, coconut, or olive oil.

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