I didn't know if it is okay to use before meals. I'd like to use it when water and soap aren't available and often.
2007-01-17 10:16:47 · 22 answers · asked by wowitschicken68 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
There is nothing wrong with select use of santizing agents. However the widespread and excessive use of these products contributes to the growing problem of resistant bacteria. Ultimately they force mutation and the development of resistant strains. Sooner or later this will come back to bite us in our backsides.
2007-01-17 10:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by facade 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hand sanitizer was basically created to clean germs off of your hands when dirty or before/after meals. It can be used as a normal substitute if wanted, although a little more expensive. It is basically just soap minus the water. I use hand sanitizer a lot, but it doesn't come in the variety of flavors that soap has.
2007-01-17 18:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No hand sanitizer is not bad for you. I always apply a small amount before I eat its a good habit to keep. Just allow it to completely dry before eating.
2007-01-17 18:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Amy T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hand sanitizer is fantastic! Use it as much as you want. In hospitals, it is used very, very frequently, and only recommended that you must use actual soap and water when your hands are visibly soiled. Otherwise, sanitize away!!
2007-01-17 18:20:56 · answer #4 · answered by r alexander 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hand sanitizer is just as effective as hand washing.
2007-01-17 20:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by mamielcarz 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it fine, but can dry out your hands if used a lot. Lotion is good to use afterward.
2007-01-17 18:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope, just the ones with alot of alcohol in it..that drys the hands
2007-01-17 18:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not bad, but it's not really good either. mostly just another way for soap co's to make some $$$
2007-01-17 18:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by margarita 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
it's not that it's necessarily bad for you. It's just that when it kills bacteria, it kills both the harmful and the beneficial. But it does effectively clean your hands. don't start eating before it dries though....
2007-01-17 18:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I carry one with me when I go out to eat . always keep one in the car.
2007-01-17 18:23:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋