How to Shop for Hand Sanitisers Online
Clean hands are synonymous with good health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with other precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, good hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of the virus. It is estimated that hand sanitisers can reduce respiratory illnesses by up to a whopping 21 percent!
The demand for hand sanitisers will not be going away anytime soon. In fact, it will be crucial from here on, potentially saving millions of lives throughout the pandemic. Be careful though, not all hand sanitisers pass the mark. Here are consumer tips on finding the best hand sanitisers in Australia!
1. Hand sanitisers should be composed of at least 60% alcohol
For them to be able to kill off illness-causing bacteria, hand sanitisers should contain 60% alcohol. Anything lower than that and they won’t do anything to reduce the bacteria on your skin. In fact, it will only stop the bacteria from multiplying for a while.
50ml and 300ml Hand Sanitiser Gel (75% alcohol content)
2. People with eczema and skin allergies should be careful when choosing hand sanitisers
Regular hand sanitisers can trigger flare-ups of eczema and skin allergies for some people. It is better for those with sensitive skin to wash their hands with soap rather than use hand sanitisers as the latter’s alcohol content can be drying to the skin. If soap and water is not easily accessible, they should choose hand sanitisers that are enriched with lipid-nourishing ingredients, such as aloe vera, vitamin E, and sanitisers.
Skin-friendly soaps: Paper Soap, Pleat-Wrapped Soaps 40g, and Liquid Soap Tube
Mild sanitisers: 30ml and 60ml Hand Sanitiser Gel (62% alcohol with aloe vera and vitamin E), and 35ml Gel Hand Sanitiser with Silicone Holder (62% alcohol with moisturiser and Vitamin E)
3. Soaps are always better than using hand sanitisers
Hand sanitisers are not always effective in killing bacteria. Some people don’t use it properly, like not using enough or not rubbing it thoroughly all over their hands. Soap and water, on the other hand, get rid of even hard-to-remove germs and bacteria. Here is how it can completely get rid of Coronavirus.
It is better to have large bottles in public places
Since their usage is more prevalent now, people are more likely to use them. To avoid running out quickly, order large bottles of hand sanitisers to make sure they’ll last a long time. Also, people are more likely to pump enough sanitiser to thoroughly cover their hands when they see that there is plenty for everyone.
500ml and 1L Hand Sanitiser Gel
Surfaces are a source of virus transmission
Touching contaminated surfaces is a potential risk for catching Coronavirus. What’s worse is after possibly getting the virus droplets on hands, people touch their faces, which can allow the virus to enter their system. If there is a way to avoid touching frequently used surfaces, particularly door handles, faucets, light switches, elevator buttons, then all the better. When in high foot traffic areas, it is better to use a no-touch hand sanitiser dispenser to minimise transmission.
Aluminium Care Key, Hand Sanitiser Dispenser with Stand, and Touchless Sanitiser Dispenser- 450ML
Hand sanitisers are the key to keeping safe and healthy.
Practicing good hand hygiene consistently (along with other safety measures) should keep you, your customers and staff safe! For other health and safety needs, you can check out our COVID Essentials collection. Take care and keep safe!
