Hands are probably the most used part of the body. They also very easily come into the influence of bacteria and germs. Everyday, people working in different professions come into the contact with germs at the office, automated teller machine, restaurants, cafeteria, gyms, public transport and every public place. According to the medical experts, there is only one way to prevent the entry of germs into the body and that is to keep the hands as clean as possible.
Antibacterial lotions and creams which kill germs, are pretty commonly used antibacterial hand wash. Something new that has followed the trail are antibacterial gels. Antibacterial gels are the best way of killing the germs without using soap or water. One of the leading brands of antibacterial hand gels is Colgate-Palmolive product. The company has expanded its category and has introduced an antibacterial hand wash gel that does not require soap or water for washing.
The Softsoap instant antiseptic hand gel by Colgate is very effective. The company claims that this gel in just fifteen second kills about 99.9 percent of most familiar infirmity causing germs. It is very easy to use the antibacterial hand gels. One put a little amount of gels in the palms and starts rubbing the hands vigorously until the gel get dried. The antibacterial gel is having self moisturizers that leave the hands smoothly moisturized but not sticky.
Most of the antibacterial hand wash gels are alcohol-based. They also contain aloe Vera which eliminates the need of soap or water. The best quality of this gel is that it evaporates in the hand itself leaving them 99.9 percent germfree.
These hand wash gels are available in three sizes. For traveling purpose one can select a travel size 1.5 ounce tube. Then for home use one can select from an 8 ounce and a 16 ounce bottle that comes with a pump to give germ free hands after every wash.
One should use the hand wash gel before handling or preparing the food, eating any eatables and before serving the food. And it is recommended to use the hand wash gel after going to toilet, working in unhealthy conditions, handling animals, working in garden, preparation of food and handling money.
The hand wash gel is lightly fragranced and can leave the hands slight fragranced after the use. Hand wash gel is best while traveling. One should always carry a hand wash gel bottle or tube in the bag to get germfree hands anytime and anywhere.
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