How to Use Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is an extremely sanitary way to clean one's hands. Also, at times washing one's hands too often can dry skin. Hand sanitizer will help reduce skin dryness. A combination of hand sanitizer and washing is the most effective way to assure sanitary hands. Read on to learn how to use hand sanitizer.

Things You'll Need

• Hand sanitizer

Instructions

1. First, select a brand of hand sanitizer for yourself to use. You can do this by going to your local grocery store or pharmacy. There are generic brand hand sanitizers as well as company brands. Select the hand sanitizer that you feel would be best for you based on price, size and smell.

2. Next, decide where your hand sanitizer is placed, and how many you need. Would it help you to have hand sanitizer at work? Or do you only need hand sanitizer at home? Decide where you need hand sanitizer and then make sure it is placed in an appropriate place. For example, if you have hand sanitizer in your home, it may be best to have it in your kitchen where food is handled so hands are cleaned. If you have hand sanitizer at work it may be best to keep it at your desk.

3. To use the hand sanitizer, first make sure that the spout is working efficiently. Test the hand sanitizer by pushing down on the spout. Once you have determined everything is functioning properly, you may use your hand sanitizer.

4. Apply the hand sanitizer liberally on your hands. Rub hand sanitizer thoroughly on both hands and on both sides of each hands. Repeat as necessary. Make sure to apply on the knuckles as well as knuckles tend to dry out the most rapidly and will need moisture.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use hand sanitizer as your sole means of hand cleaning. It is still important to wash your hands.