Found good hand wipes

[TeacherMommy]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a tip - I found these Purell hand sanitizing wipes in individual packets (alcohol based, not baby wipes). They are so easy to carry with me - I carry them in my backpack, purse, pocket, etc.

I wash my hands as much as possible, but sometimes there is nowhere to wash. I use hand sanitizer if I have to but I really don’t like the way it feels afterward. I also like that I can rub my hands with the wipes and feel like I am getting more clean than with hand sanitizer.

It has made me feel much more independent and confident away from home. Hope this helps someone!

[Jayhawker]

These do sound great! Where did you find them?

Jayhawker

[TeacherMommy in reply to Jayhawker]

I either got them at WellBefore (I have also purchased masks from them online) or maybe Amazon.

[ShyeLoverDoctor]

Alcohol based sanitizers absolutely do not kill the norovirus. That’s the one that gives you vomiting and diarrhea. It’s the fecal to oral method, someone doesn’t have “clean” hands and prepared your food, etc. or you touch a contaminated railing. Just keep that in mind. I’m 100% right, this information can easily be found on the internet.

[Jamok in reply to ShyeLoverDoctor]

Thanks for sharing this info. I had no idea! Definitely going to refrain from eating with my hands unless I can wash them with soap and water first!

[TeacherMommy]

Thank you for sharing that information. I understand the science of it and always wash my hands when I can. When washing my hands is not an option, I prefer to rub my hands with a hand sanitizer cloth rather than simply using hand sanitizer. It is not perfect, but adds some layer of protection.

We’re all searching for ways to do our best in the varied circumstances of our lives, and I always appreciate hearing the experiences of the beautiful people on this forum. Wishing everyone good health!

[Mydaughtermyhero in reply to TeacherMommy]

Thanks for the tip. I think the one and only good thing to come from the pandemic is that many more people are practicing better hand hygiene and perhaps staying home when sick.

[ShyeLoverDoctor in reply to Mydaughtermyhero]

People are not staying home sick in my experience. I constantly have to move away from people coughing …

[ShyeLoverDoctor in reply to TeacherMommy]

Glad to hear it! Too many people just use hand sanitizer without realizing soap and water is better. But absolutely it’s very useful.

[Jamok]

I use the Purell alcohol wipes too! Not only are they great for my hands in a pinch but they sanitize my phone, table surfaces, menus etc.

[TeacherMommy in reply to Jamok]

Yes! I use them for my phone, etc too.

[Dmbyrne]

Thank you, I am always aware of touching something w my hands bc of germs! Being on anti rejection drugs means its so easy to catch anything. Thanks again, I will look on amazon for them.