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5 Mistakes That Make Hand Sanitizer Ineffective
Most of us have a bottle of hand sanitizer within reach these days. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need to be prepared, always. When it comes to staying protected from virus transmission, hand sanitizer is an important line of defense. But are we using it properly? Maybe not. Here are five mistakes that can make hand sanitizer ineffective. 1. Not Using Enough - After touching...
May 10, 2022
What to Do When Hand Washing Causes Dryness and Worse
How often are- yo-u washing your hands these days? Most of us have found ourselves hitting the sink or the sanitizer far more often than we used to, and some people are realizing how much damage all that scrubbing can do to their hands. Have your hands become dry, cracked or even started bleeding? Have you developed red spots or itchy patches? Most people are over-washing their hands to prevent the...
April 13, 2020
Here's Why E. Coli is Still a Problem
While some strains of -Escherichia coli- are harmless, approximately -265,000 people- are infected with a dangerous form of -E. coli- each year. And the consequences, for some, can be devastating. Although -E. coli- causes mild symptoms in most people, it can cause life-threatening complications in -5% to 10% -of the infected population. Some strains of -E. coli- are harmful to humans, causing gastrointestinal...
February 24, 2020