How To Use Hand Sanitizer Properly

Hand sanitizer with 100% natural ingredients is a good way to kill germs, and it is a good alternative for when handwashing with soap and water cannot be done. However, hand sanitizer will only work if you are applying it correctly.

Many of us actually apply hand sanitizer the wrong way, leaving us vulnerable to the very germs we think we are killing.

Wrong Application
If you are someone that squirts hand sanitizer on your hands and rub it in quickly, or if you just clap your hands together, the product may prove to be ineffective. You should also avoid using small amounts of hand sanitizer on your hands before air drying without rubbing it in or only rubbing your hands for a few seconds.

For hand sanitizer to be effective, it needs to be thoroughly applied to the skin. Friction is an important part of the process. When you rub the hand sanitizer into your skin, the friction as a result of doing so helps loosen and lift away the microbes that are on your hands.

Not applying enough hand sanitizer is another common mistake people make as well. You want to use at least a dime-sized portion of hand sanitizer for it to be effective against germs.

Right Application
Now that you know the common mistakes to avoid, let’s look at the proper way of applying hand sanitizer. Before using the product, make sure your hands are free from dirt or grease. It won’t be effective at cleaning those substances.

You then need to apply a dime-sized amount of hand sanitizer onto the palm of one hand. Rub your hands together, making sure to distribute the hand sanitizer on both of them. Make sure to get in between the fingers and around the nail beds.

See to it that you continue this rubbing action for at least thirty seconds and then allow your hands to absorb the hand sanitizer and dry completely. Do not touch anything until your hands have dried.

If you choose to use spray hand sanitizer, make sure to spray your hands thoroughly and follow through with the same rubbing motions to ensure proper distribution.

As you can see, applying hand sanitizer with 100% natural ingredients the right way takes only under a minute to do. It can go a long way in keeping your hands clean and germ-free.

Meta: If you fail to use hand sanitizer properly, it can ultimately prove to be ineffective at keeping germs at bay.