According to the Mayo Clinic, waterless hand sanitizers are a good alternative when soap and water are not available for hand washing. Not all hand sanitizers are created equal, and the Mayo Clinic recommends using one that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Knowing the differences in sanitizer options will help you choose one that is best for you.
Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer
Consumer Search, a website that lists top-rated products based on expert and user reviews reports, states that Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer is one of the best choices for waterless hand sanitizers because it contains 65 percent alcohol, which effectively kills many different kinds of germs. In tests, Purell was chosen as a favorite because of the light and fresh smell and the clean feeling it leaves behind. This version of hand sanitizer also contains moisturizers so skin is not left feeling dry after using it. As of 2010, Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer costs about $4 for an 8 oz. bottle and is available in retail stores and online.
EO Hand Sanitizing Gel
EO Hand Sanitizing Gel contains 62 percent alcohol, reports Consumer Search, making it one of the best choices for killing germs. This waterless hand sanitizer earned high scores because it contains organic alcohol and organic plant ingredients for scent. This version also contains emollients, which make it easier on skin when used often. Additional scores were given to EO Hand Sanitizing Gel because of its use of safe ingredients. EO can be found in some retail stores and online and costs about $7 for an 8 oz. bottle in 2010.
Nexcare Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer
Nexcare Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer gets high scores based on germ killing power, scent and feel of the product on the hands. This sanitizer contains 61 percent alcohol, making it effective at killing germs on the hands. Tests reveal that Nexcare feels more like a lotion, which leaves hands feeling soft. Less abrasive ingredients are used to make this sanitizer so it is ranked as one of the safest sanitizers on the market. It can be found in some retail stores and online and costs about $3 for a 3 oz. bottle, as of 2010.
Germ-X
Germ-X is one of the best waterless hand sanitizers, reports Consumer Search, because it is widely available in stores and contains 63 percent alcohol, making it highly effective at killing germs. This sanitizer was ranked high based on pleasant smell and the ability to purchase it in different sizes of bottles. Germ-X also receives a high score for price, costing about $3 for an 8 oz. bottle, as of 2010. It is available at most retail stores and online.
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