No. It is recommended that to clean hands and to reduce the risk of illness caused by germs and bacteria that you regularly wash your hands with soap and water. In the event soap and water is not available, then using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to kill germs and bacteria is recommended.[top]
If using a gel or lotion hand sanitizer, place product in the palm of your hand and then rub hands thoroughly. If using a spray, spray product into the palm of your hand or directly onto hands and rub thoroughly. Once applied, allow to dry.[top]
Zytec Germ Buster hand sanitizer kills common germs and bacteria that can cause sickness. Health Canada recommends the use of alcohol based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available to protect yourself and others against illnesses such as influenza. Read more at www.fightflu.ca. [top]
Alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol) is used as the active ingredient in hand sanitizers as it has been proven effective in killing germs and bacteria while not creating drug resistant bacteria.[top]
You should use a hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. This includes when you are traveling, in public places or at the office. As well, prior to eating, after sneezing or if sick.[top]
No. Unlike other non-alcohol based hand sanitizer products, alcohol based hand sanitizers do not contain the active ingredients associated with the development of drug resistant bacteria.[top]
Zytec Germ Buster hand sanitizers are registered as a Natural Health Product (NPN) with Health Canada. All strict guidelines and manufacturing practices including GMP are followed in the production of Zytec Germ Buster products.[top]