Using Hand sanitzers.
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58676)
Delhi, India
August 31, 2018 1:38am CST
If our hands are dirty, it is advisable to wash the hands with soap and water and lots of us follow this practice. However, now a days, there is a new trend of using 'hand sanitizers' which even come in very small handy bottles and with different perfumes. I often use hand sanitizer to clean my hands, when it is not possible to immediately wash hands. I find it alright.
How about you? Do you prefer using hand sanitzers to clean your hands?
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@vandana7 (100280)
• India
1 Sep 18
@arunima25 Himalaya for toothpaste, it is not bad. If we increase their market share, we will ensure that they do not become vulnerable to take overs. Savlon is from ITC so yes, I will be switching to it the next time.
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@arunima25 (87806)
• Bangalore, India
1 Sep 18
@vandana7 I buy Dantkanti from patanjali. Meidmix, Savlon, Oils from patanjali..I am more for Indian products and they are all good quality. Shampoos and hair oils from Kotakkal Ayurved Shala.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
You do the right thing, while travelling, sanitizer comes handy, if you are not near tap and soap.
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@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
1 Sep 18
@compslick if it is required for you in your day to day activities, then do buy it
@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
4 Sep 18
@dpk262006 our train stations and railway stations have a long way to go in terms of hygiene.
When i was travelling in the train few months back, the water wasnt coming in the wash basin outside.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
It is okay if you prefer traditional ways to wash your hand. Have you ever tried hand sanitizer?
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@lady1993 (27224)
• Philippines
7 Sep 18
@dpk262006 yep, that one.. i like how they melt in the hands 
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Aug 18
There have been reports hand sanitizer is not good.
Soap and water is better.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
Where did you read the report and what was there in the report. I understand that sanitizers have acid in it and its excess use could cause problem for some people. Otherwise, also excess of everything is bad. I agree with you that soap and water are better substitute but when water/soap is not available, sanitizer comes handy.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
6 Sep 18
@PatZAnthony May be while cleaning hands with a sanitizer, good bacteria are also killed. I think the same thing should happen, when we use soap and water to clean our hands.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Sep 18
@dpk262006 will look for some Reports online and share with you as soon as I have time
One thing I remember is we are killing bacteria that is necessary for our bodies
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
It is a good idea to clean hands with wet towels. However, it does not always become possible. You are right that hand sanitizer is available generally at Doctor's clinic and could be used. Keeping a hand sanitizer handy also helps, when water is not available nearby.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
@LadyDuck It means that when you leave, you carry wet towels to be kept in your handbag?
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@LadyDuck (471485)
• Switzerland
4 Sep 18
@dpk262006 I have the wet towels in my handbag and I keep the hand sanitizer in the car.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
You do the right thing, while travelling, sanitizer comes handy, if you are not near tap and soap.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
31 Aug 18
I am not fan of this, so I am not into it. I will always find ways to wash my hand if I have to.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
@Mavic123456 OH! you do not prefer to use sanitizer and you will use water and soap to wash your hand by any means.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
@Mavic123456 Every product sold in the market has commercial aspect.
It is slightly sticky but not beyond a limit.
Don't you use anything which comes in plastic containers?
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
1 Sep 18
@compslick Yes it feels safer and cleaner, what I don't like with this products are, 1. commercialism, 2, sticky,. 3, plastic containers.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
You are doing the right thing but you should be near water. Using wet tissues means that you need to carry them with you, when you are out, as you would carry sanitizer.
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
4 Sep 18
No just using anti-bacterial or herbal / ayurvedic stuff. No hand sanitizer yet. They probably are handy for those who are allergic, are germophobes or have sensitive skin etc.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
5 Sep 18
Which herbal/ayurvedic stuff do you use to clean your hand? I do not think that hand sanitizers are used by those whose skin is sensitive, it could be used by anyone.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
8 Sep 18
@dpk262006 Himalayas, Patanjali products mainly. We have a Patanjali outlet right across the street.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
18 Sep 18
@ShifaLk I understand that sanitizers remove dirt and germs both from our hands, when applied. It comes handy when you are not near water/soap.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
17 Sep 18
It means that given the choice, you would like to wash your hands with soap and water, instead of hand santizer.
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@ShifaLk (17817)
• India
17 Sep 18
@dpk262006 oh yes because I believe that sanitizers can remove the germs but it can't really take off the dirt... what do you say?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 May 21
This discussion I started when there was no pandemic. I used to use hand sanitizer even then to keep my hands clean. Therefore, when Carona virus spread its wings, I had no problem using sanitizer to clean my hand.
Today, everyone uses it invariably and carries it with him/her, like you do. 
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@Nickzter1331 (4229)
• Philippines
4 Sep 18
@dpk262006 ...uhm i use it after a laboratory experimentation and a general.cleaning.
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
19 May 21
Haha these days we all need to have a hand sanitizer with us , see how times have changed
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 May 21
Yes, absolutely, since last one year the time has changed. Now a days every one carries hand santizor with him, while going out.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
31 Aug 18
I think soap is best but in some situations hand sanitizers come in handy.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
This is precisely my point that when soap and water are not easily available nearby then sanitizer comes handy to cleanse our hands.
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@allknowing (136364)
• India
1 Sep 18
I wonder if one can eat food with fingers that thus sanitized I would not feel comfortable.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
It is okay if you do not feel comfortable. However, one could eat food if one has used sanitizer, it vanishes soon after application.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
27 Sep 18
Yes, sanitizer should better be used, when we don't have quick access to water and soap. Water and soap are better than hand sanitizers.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
I think it is wiser on your part to use sanitizer, when you are on the move.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
Yes, hand sanitizers are bit sticky, but once you apply, it vanishes after sometime. It is okay, if you do not use sanitizers.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Sep 18
@JudyEv - That is my precise point that when we are not near tap, sanitizer comes handy to cleanse our hands.
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