Hand Sanitizer and Hand Soap: The Differences and How to ...
Hand sanitizer is a liquid or gel used to disinfect the hands. Think products like Purell or Germ-X which are alcohol-based. How does it work? “Essentially, alcohol disrupts the surface of the virus so that it can’t bind as well,” Dr. Anegawa explains, “Things like bleach, alcohol and like Lysol all kill viruses within about 10 to 30 ...