Cheaper is not always better – is your Hand Sanitizer Cost-Effective?

Hand washing with soap and water is often recommended as the best method for hand hygiene and often is the cheapest alternative. However, this method (soap and water) is not always possible. Which is why hand sanitizers are a suitable alternative when “on the go”.  And…they also minimize the spread of a whole range of infections from respiratory to stomach illnesses.  We should make handwashing, sanitizing, and disinfecting a lifelong habit and include it in our budgets, even after the pandemic.

As you know, there are plenty of hand sanitizers on the market, so let’s take a look at the differences between hand sanitizers containing alcohol vs those without.  

First, the main difference is the alcohol content. Hand sanitizers often contain alcohol because of its antiseptic properties. Which if higher that 60% can effectively kill bacteria and germs found on hands. Second, check the label for alcohol contents. Labels often refer to alcohol contents as ethanol, ethyl alcohol, isopropanol or 2-propanol.. Whereas hand sanitizers containing no-alcohol usually display Benzalkonium Chloride. Combine it with water and other ingredients that help moisturize and soften the skin. However, not all anti-germ products are the same. 

Matguard’s 8 oz hand and body cleanse is better than a hand sanitizer. Matguard products never dries out your skin. Because Matguard contains a pharmaceutical grade emollient to restore the moisture level naturally found in skin. Carefully read the instructions on labels and keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of reach of children.

Finally, since the Covid-19 pandemic, there are now a range of outlets that have turned to manufacturing hand sanitizer to supply to the public. Therefore, it is wise to check that the FDA has approved any hand sanitizer you plan to purchase. In addition to if the company has been in business for years. 

MATGUARDUSA makes a product that is fast dying and is used and trusted by over 5000 sports teams. MATGUARD® also makes antiseptic body wipes, sprays, liquid and foams that contains a fast acting and highly effective patented formulation for killing 99.9% of the germs, viruses and bacteria that can cause diseases within the school and athletic community. 

Matguard’s Helmet & Pads Bacteria Disinfectants line is recommended for use by people involved in contact sports and physical activity in order to further reduce the spread of disease and limit the cross contamination of the entire school population.