INEOS - Sanitiser Spray (250ml) – Surfaces - Hospital Grade - 75% pharma grade alcohol - 99.9% of viruses and bacteria

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However, by washing with warm, soapy water, the lather and physical motion will detach the bacteria from the surface. The bacteria will be washed down the drain and will be removed from the waste water by the water treatment system. Wash or change dish cloths, tea towels, sponges and oven gloves regularly. It's important to let them dry before you use them again. This is because dirty, damp cloths allow bacteria to breed. Utensils and serving dishes If alternative disinfectant products are not available, food businesses may wish to consider using heat as a Critical Control Point. Kitchen items such as knives and utensils can be put into a dishwasher, rated for disinfection, or submerged into boiling water. Surfaces can also be steam cleaned. Food safety coaching video – Cleaning effectively Burton M, et al. (2011). The effect of handwashing with water or soap on bacterial contamination of hands. DOI:

Before the pandemic, hand sanitiser possibly didn't even cross your mind, let alone your shopping list. But now, in the midst of a relentless global health crisis, it has swiftly become essential – especially as we're all now attempting to embrace some much-missed freedom. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which says hand hygiene is one of the most effective actions you can take to reduce the spread of Covid-19, " alcohol-based hand rub products should contain at least 60% alcohol". Before 2020, hand sanitizer was probably one of those items you never gave a second thought — you just grabbed whatever was near the drugstore counter and threw it in your bag for emergencies. Boy, how times have changed. You now probably use the on-the-go germ-killer several times a day, and if you do find a stash on the drugstore shelves, it feels like winning the lottery. In fact, a recent Good Housekeeping Institute survey found that 90% of respondents are using hand sanitizer regularly as extra protection against the novel coronavirus, a big jump from the 60% who used it before the outbreak. A whopping 78% prefer the gel formulation, with 11% going for the spritz, and 8% using wipes. Using hand sanitizers too frequently can also reduce the number of helpful bacteria on your hands and skin.

Hand sanitizers are available as wipes and in gel form. They’re a convenient on-the-go option to use when soap and running water aren’t readily available. However, they shouldn’t be used regularly instead of handwashing, since soap and water are more appropriate for regularly removing dirt, debris, and harmful germs than hand sanitizers.

Scrub your hands. Use the amount of hand sanitizer recommended on the label, and rub it into both hands vigorously. Make sure to get all areas of the hands, including the wrists and under the nails, just as you do when washing. Rub until they air dry. You are removing harmful bacteria by cleaning with warm, soapy water or by using disinfectant cleaning products. You should regularly clean your: You should not wash raw meat. Washing meat under a tap can splash bacteria onto your hands, clothes, utensils and worktops. While washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus, using hand sanitizer is the next best thing, especially if you're out and about and don't have access to running water. According to the FDA, hand sanitizers meant for consumer use (as opposed to those used in hospitals) should contain ethyl alcohol (between 60-95% of the entire formula) or isopropyl alcohol (70-91%). Make sure the product you choose includes a Drug Fact label listing the active ingredients, and rub on the amount indicated on the bottle, then let hands air dry rather than wiping them off. Sanitisers can be used to clean and disinfect as part of a two-stage approach. First use the sanitiser to clean the surface. This will remove any:before and after using public transportation, especially if you hold onto the railings on buses and subways Wash your hands after you’ve been in a public place or have touched a surface that’s been touched by multiple people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. If the cleaning and disinfecting products you routinely use are not available, you should seek approved, food-safe alternatives with equivalent and effective properties. For style and sustainability, look to Land & Water or Bramley, who both offer deliciously scented hand gels in eco-friendly bottles. Or, for a charitable bonus, invest in We Are Paradoxx’s low-waste metal canister, which sees proceeds donated to The Trussell Trust.

before and after treating patients if you’re a medical professional such as a doctor, X-ray technician, or chiropractor

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