The overall effectiveness of alcohol-based hand rubs may be more influenced by the products’ formulations than their alcohol content, according to a study in the American Journal of Infection Control.

March 22, 2010 (Atlanta, Georgia) — Rates of surgical site infection after the use of plain soap and water or an alcohol-based rub for surgical hand preparation were comparable (about 8%) in a rural ...

CorgioMed has recalled its Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer-Aloe Vera because, according to the label, it contains “edible alcohol.” According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ingesting hand ...

Researchers found use of an alcohol-based hand antiseptic containing chlorhexidine gluconate best reduced bacterial counts on healthcare employees’ hands, according to a study published in the ...

Q: When is it OK to wash hands with soap and water and when is it OK to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer? A: “Hand hygiene” refers to a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, ...

Rubbing alcohol is used for a range of first aid and household-cleaning purposes. Its high alcohol content means it’s an excellent sanitizer, killing bacteria and viruses, and you can even use it to ...

Ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless alcohol that is an ingredient in many hand sanitizers. It is effective at killing a range of bacteria and viruses. In this article, we look at why hand ...

We know how thankfully the FDA is banning antibacterial soaps to help fight the scourge of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. My wife, however, recently came home from Bath & Body Works with a handful ...

Alcohol-based cleansers can kill some viruses, but not all. The effectiveness depends on the concentration and type of alcohol, along with the species of the virus. Consuming alcohol will not kill a ...