Do you believe hand anti-bacteria gel really work?
By caesarin
@caesarin (1089)
Indonesia
July 10, 2009 6:00am CST
I believe in hand washing more than anti-bacteria gel, especially those that are advertised. If I'm in the hospital I use it after hand wash. But outside, daily, I don't. Some people even prefer to use anti bacteria gel than washing their hands if they are not really dirty (physical appearance).
I don't meet make my sense how such a little amount of solutions can kill bacteria in our hands.
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@benny128 (3615)
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10 Jul 09
anti-bacterial hand washes work fine same as anti biotics etc etthough I still say soap and water is the best way.
The simple fact of the matter the more people who use anti bacterial hand washes on a regular basis the more the bacteria will develope a resistance.
I agree health workers should use these but the general public using these types of hand washes I just think is madness.
Good old fashioned soap and water, and that means the bacteria wont start building up a resistance.
@babyfiona08 (652)
• Philippines
21 Jul 09
I certainly agree on your belief. Hand washing is of course far better than any other anti bacterial gels available in the market today. And I think even If a physician will be asked, he will also go for hand washing. Hand washing as defined is the universal precaution. I'm into a health-allied profession and every person who is inclined with it will I think suggest for hand washing.
