Learn why hand-sanitizer gels lose effectiveness over time, plus tips to keep hand sanitizer at full germ-killing strength for as long as possible.

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Hand sanitizer can be a helpful tool in lowering your exposure to germs, but it’s not the same as washing your hands. Here’s what it can and can’t do.

The hand-washing sink was in disrepair. Hot water was not available. Sanitizer buckets in the food preparation areas had a sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm.

Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems Inc. is voluntarily recalling its hand sanitizers after health officials discovered the presence of methanol during testing.

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The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a number of public safety measures, including social distancing, face coverings and increased sanitation. Hand sanitizer became an important component in this respon… ...

Because families began buying more hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Poison Data System has been getting many more reports of concerning exposures in children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to keep hand sanitizers out of children’s reach. Don’t forget about travel-size bottles of sanitizer in purses, diaper bags, backpacks and cars.

The near-ubiquitous nature of hand sanitizer is a net positive, several doctors said. But it does have some drawbacks and should not be overused.

Hand sanitizer has proven itself useful in killing germs, but using it can have side effects. Overuse of hand sanitizer can lead to dry, cracked skin as well as redness or discoloration, and flaking.