Hand sanitizer with 60-95% kills most germs, but soap is always better — here's why

Don't toss your bottle of hand sanitizer just because it doesn't kill 100% of germs. Here's how sanitizer compares to soap and when best to use it.
RealClearScience

Hand Dryer vs. Paper Towel: Which Is Better for Washing Your Hands?

Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places. Drying hands is an ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Are you washing your hands incorrectly? Proper technique is pivotal to preventing spread of coronavirus

LOS ANGELES - You might not have realized it, but proper hand-washing is a five-step process. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thorough hand-washing is a pivotal part ...

Why personal hygiene is so important for your health and how to create a strong daily routine

Personal hygiene is important for preventing the spread of disease and reducing your risk of skin conditions, heart disease, ...
Purdue University

Purdue startup creates bedside hand-washing technology

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The COVID-19 pandemic has put new attention on the importance and benefits of hand-washing with soap and water. Now, a Purdue University-affiliated startup has created a way for ...
Penn Live

Hand-drying is as important as hand-washing to prevent spread of COVID-19, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidelines for hand-drying after washing to include the use of automatic dryers, according to a business that makes hand dryers. The CDC ...