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With the outbreak of COVID-19, handwashing is more crucial than ever. However, should a tap and anti-bacterial soap not be available, alcoholic hand gel is an adequate replacement. You should only use hand gel if your hands are not visibly dirty, but they may be contaminated. The technique for handwashing with alcoholic hand gel is very similar to that of washing in a sink or basin, however, there are one or two key differences. So, after removing jewellery, apply an ample amount of gel to your hands, so that it evenly covers all surfaces of both hands. Then rub your palms together in a circular motion, before rubbing between your fingers. Then clean the knuckles and rub your thumbs in a rotating manner, making sure to clean between the thumb and index finger. Finally, clean your finger nails. This process should, like handwashing, take around 20 to 30 seconds. However, you must not then either wash off the gel from your hands or use a dryer or paper towels to dry your hands. The gel will dry on its own and should take less than a minute. If you were to then dry your hands manually, you will end up rubbing off the gel you have just applied, meaning it may not kill all of the contaminants on your hands. There are different types of hand gels available, but suitable and effective ones will contain at least 60% alcohol in them. Other ones may still work, but nowhere nearly as effective as if it was above 60%. Always read the label before applying, and remember that this simple process could save lives.
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When tap and anti-bacterial soap are unavailable, alcoholic hand gel serves as a suitable substitute:
Follow these steps for proper hand hygiene with alcoholic hand gel: