This led to a bit of a conundrum in that people were unable to take soap and water around.
But do these hand sanitizers really do the same job as washing your hands?
Which is better between hand sanitizers and washing your hands?
Hand sanitizers were created as an alternative to hand washing.
With a high alcohol content, they were crafted to kill germs, notesLive Science.
However, this does not mean that it can completely replace the role of hand washing in hygiene.
There are also some that hand sanitizer can’t kill.
That’s a job for soap and water, perAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Hand sanitizers may also be inefficient if they’re not used properly.
