Winter is coming with its load of gastro and cold particularly virulent amongst children at school. Hydro alcoholic solution when systematically used –though under control for young children – significantly reduce transmission of these
Antibacterial solution is an effective way of controlling germs and sanitizing your children's hands. It kills 99.9 percent of germs and comes in many forms--wipes, soap and liquid. While good old soap and water is still essential to teach your kids, antibacterial solution comes in handy when there's no sink around.
There are many antibacterial hand sanitizers available in the market at low costs with alcohol base. While choosing an antibacterial hand sanitizer, make sure there's at least 65% of alcohol concentration in it
- These sanitizers don't require water and are an excellent way to wash hands in the absence of soap and water.
- Most hand sanitizers contain 60-90% alcohol concentration, so use only a couple of drops for cleaning hands.
- Always use soap while washing hands whenever possible, and try to avoid using hand sanitizers regularly.
- If your children are using antibacterial hand sanitizers, supervise them to ensure that they rub their hands until the liquid is completely evaporated.
- Keep the hand sanitizer bottles away from the reach of children.
- Use antibacterial hand sanitizer as per the given instructions mentioned in the package when you're in crowded public places (bus stops, subway, public restrooms, movies, restaurants). As flu viruses can be transmitted easily, sanitizers can be a temporary quick fix till you can wash your hands properly with soap and water.
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