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Hand sanitizer has become an ubiquitous and often scarce substitute for hand washing during the coronavirus pandemic. The C.D.C. has recommended the use of ethyl alcohol- or isopropyl alcohol ...

For hand sanitizer to be effective, it must have at least 60% alcohol content, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA says to avoid these 130 hand sanitizer products that may not work, or are toxic. Regulators say some of the products contain dangerous levels of methanol, which can lead to blindness, ...

Hand sanitizer expires after about 3 years. This is usually when it drops below 60% alcohol content, and it won't be as effective at killing germs.

Hand sanitizer can be especially convenient for killing germs when you’re on the go or traveling. But while many hand sanitizers claim to kill 99.9% of germs, they’re not effective against ...

Hand sanitizer can’t penetrate mucus, like the droplets that come from a sneeze, Poland said. It also can’t remove dirt, blood, or other solid particles.

Several lots of hand sanitizer and aloe gel are being recalled for containing methanol, which can put consumers at risk for serious health issues, according to federal health officials. The recall ...

“Some hand sanitizers can contain harsh chemicals … be careful with those,” he says. “If placed in an environment with children, alcohol-based hand sanitizer may pose a poisoning risk.

Because hand sanitizer isn't as effective against norovirus, you'll need to properly wash your hands in order to protect yourself. According to the CDC , that means: Wash your hands with soap and ...

Whether it’s a spray-type hand sanitizer or gel, make sure both of your hands are covered – including between the fingers and under the nails – and rubbed until dry.