I've recently had several chances to use hand sanitizer much more than I usually would: in a rehab center and in a cancer treatment facility.
My parents also have some at home, and when I tried it out, I also washed my hands. The interesting thing about hand sanitizer though is that you don't have to wash your hands. You just put some hand sanitizer on your hands, rub them, and you are good to go.
So I'm wondering what type of impact the use of hand sanitizer has upon our fresh water supply. I have to imagine that its an incredibly helpful resource to stay clear in dry climates without ample water.
Maybe someday they'll come out with a way to clean our teeth without needing to run lots of fresh water down the drain!
My parents also have some at home, and when I tried it out, I also washed my hands. The interesting thing about hand sanitizer though is that you don't have to wash your hands. You just put some hand sanitizer on your hands, rub them, and you are good to go.
So I'm wondering what type of impact the use of hand sanitizer has upon our fresh water supply. I have to imagine that its an incredibly helpful resource to stay clear in dry climates without ample water.
Maybe someday they'll come out with a way to clean our teeth without needing to run lots of fresh water down the drain!
It is great that they kill bacteria, and therefore help cut down gastrointestinal problems, colds and flus, but they should be used in a pinch by the average person. (obviously working in a hospital, around infected persons or people with compromised immune systems)
Washing hands with soap and water is still the best way to keep germs at bay.