Promotional Hand Sanitisers

Ideal Case Uses

Hand sanitisers are a crucial element in promoting health and hygiene, especially in environments where cleanliness is paramount. Here are some ideal use cases for hand sanitisers:

• Healthcare Facilities: For staff, patients, and visitors to prevent the spread of germs and infections.
• Schools and Universities: In classrooms, libraries, and communal areas to encourage regular hand hygiene among students and staff.
• Corporate Offices: At entry points, meeting rooms, and common areas to maintain a germ-free environment.
• Retail and Service Industries: At checkout counters, service desks, and entrances to ensure customer and employee safety.
• Public Transportation: In buses, trains, and stations to facilitate on-the-go hygiene.
• Events and Gatherings: At entrances and communal areas during conferences, concerts, or festivals to reduce the risk of illness transmission.
• Travel and Tourism: In hotels, airports, and tourist attractions to support the health of travelers and staff.

How to Store Hand Sanitisers

Proper storage of hand sanitisers is important to ensure their effectiveness and longevity. Here are some tips for storing hand sanitisers:

• Keep Away from Direct Sunlight: Store in a cool, shaded place to prevent degradation of the sanitising agent, usually alcohol.
• Maintain Room Temperature: Avoid extreme heat or cold, which can affect the formula's stability and efficacy.
• Keep Out of Reach of Children: Store in a safe place to avoid accidental ingestion, which can be harmful.
• Avoid Open Flames: Since hand sanitisers typically contain alcohol, they are flammable and should be stored away from fire sources.
• Check Expiry Dates: Regularly monitor and replace expired products to maintain hand hygiene effectiveness.
• Seal Properly: Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent the alcohol from evaporating and to keep the product effective.

FAQs

What is the recommended alcohol content for hand sanitisers to be effective?

Hand sanitisers should contain at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill germs and viruses.

Can hand sanitiser replace handwashing with soap and water?

While hand sanitiser can quickly reduce the number of germs, it does not eliminate all types of germs, and handwashing with soap and water is more effective, especially when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.

Is it safe to use hand sanitiser on children?

Yes, but it should be used under adult supervision to prevent ingestion, which can be harmful.

Can hand sanitiser expire?

Yes, hand sanitisers have an expiry date, after which the alcohol content can diminish, making it less effective.