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A Comparison Of Antibacterial Soap Versus Purell Hand Sanitizer

Studies have shown that most people contract infections from germs that they get on their hands through handshakes, wiping their faces, touching surfaces that have germs on them and covering their mouth with their hand when they sneeze. Over 80% of infections that are contracted including E Coli, are prevented when proper hygiene such as antibacterial soap or Purell hand sanitizer is used on a regular basis. This article will compare these two products.

A gap was identified in the ability of using soap for hand hygiene because of the need for water and a towel to dry the hands and staying away from resorting to disposable gloves. While soap is effective, this creates an inconvenience in areas where there is no source of water. However, Purell is easily placed in any location and does not require any accessories to be used.

When a person is using a liquid antibacterial soap, the weight can be prohibitive for children or individuals who have medical conditions. However, the sanitizer is available in lightweight, affordable containers that kill 99.9% of germs the instant it is used and dries quickly without the need for a towel. The plunger caps of the bottles make it very easy for any age-group to use effectively.

Having sanitizing systems that can be easily used in the office, home, or school is important in preventing germs from being spread and infections from contaminating food and people. When you compare cleaning systems it is important to make sure that any individuals with sensitivities to alcohol, the main ingredient in Purell have an alternative sanitizer available.

Triclosan or Chloroxylenol are the main ingredients in antibacterial soap which works fast, but not as fast as Purell. Most of the soaps contain extra moisturizers that protect the skin from dryness. While the alcohol-based sanitizer contains emollients, repeated and constant use can cause the skin to dry out and may cause cracking.

Soap comes in several different sizes and forms, such as liquid or bar. Purell is available in different sized containers that have a pump through which the solution is put on the hands. The sanitizing systems are used to a great extent in health care and food service facilities where they can be set in a frame which can be moved easily when needed. Unlike a soap dispenser, the Purell is in a recyclable plastic container that can be discarded when empty.

The sanitizer is becoming commonplace in homes with children because of the convenience for children to use it as they come in the house. For grown-ups, using before touching a telephone, shaking hands, or touching a surface you are unfamiliar with is an easy way to avoid many unnecessary illnesses. This is an area that may the sanitizer more valuable than the soap for families and people on the go.

When comparing antibacterial soap vs. Purell, it will be helpful to consider the convenience of each product and where it may be most effective when used regularly. Having a small container of Purell in your vehicle, within easy reach of family members as they enter and exit the vehicle will prevent germs from being spread as easily in the home. This is a great product that will help lessen the use of disposable gloves in the household.
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