Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs Are the
First Choice for Hand Hygiene When Hands Are Not Visibly Soiled
Good hand hygiene is one of the most critical control strategies in outbreak
and prevention management. It is well-documented that the most important
measure for preventing the spread of pathogens is effective handwashing.
When hands are not soiled, health agencies world-wide recommend using
an alcohol-based hand rub.
Major health organizations recommending the use of alcohol-based hand
rubs include:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
- Ontario Ministry of Health Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory
Committee (PIDAC)
A press release citing
a study conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center stated
that hand hygiene dramatically increased with the use of hand gel.1
Why Use Hand Sanitizers?
Although there are many products on the market that help minimize the
transmission of germs, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are the proven solution.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are recommended by leading health
organizations for several reasons:
- Contains Ethyl Alcohol – Ethyl Alcohol is an FDA-approved active
ingredient that is recognized as safe and effective.2
It has been referred to as Mother Nature’s disinfectant.
- Supported with clinical studies –GOJO, inventor
of PURELL, has conducted numerous studies over the years using PURELL.
These studies demonstrate that hand sanitizers reduce infection.
- Safe and effective – PURELL kills germs quickly, and evaporates
in 15 seconds without leaving a harmful residue on hands.
That’s why alcohol-based hand sanitizers have become more and
more popular with professionals and consumers over the last 25 years.
Why PURELL?
PURELL is America’s #1 instant hand sanitizer. That's because
PURELL is more than just alcohol. It is formulated with a unique combination
of moisturizers designed to leave hands feeling…Soft…Refreshed…Healthy
– the way you want your hands to be.
We call it the power of PURELL and we invite you to find out more.
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