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States may be easing shelter-in-place restrictions and moving towards reopening, but things are far from normal. Face masks have become part of our daily lives, social distancing is a requirement basically everywhere you go and shortages of critical supplies still persist. One item I still can’t get at any store in my neighborhood? Hand sanitizer. It’s been months and drugstores, grocery stores and even pharmacies are still completely sold out.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to get hand sanitizer that keeps your hands clean and germ-free delivered right to your home. Totally Pure sells hand sanitizer by the gallon in liquid, gel and foam formats and they currently have plenty of stock to ship to families who can’t find hand sanitizer in their area.
Why You Need Hand Sanitizer
When you aren’t able to wash your hands with soap and water, hand sanitizer is a great alternative. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can kill germs. According to the CDC, you should use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. As soon as you’re able, you should wash your hands with soap and water even after you’ve used hand sanitizer.
How To Use Hand Sanitizer
When it comes to applying hand sanitizer, be generous and dispense enough to completely cover both the back and front of your hands. Once you’ve applied the hand sanitizer, gently rub your hands together distributing the sanitizer all over your hands making sure to get in between your fingers and on your fingertips. Rub the hand sanitizer in until your hands feel dry, between 20 and 30 seconds. Once the hand sanitizer has dried, don’t wipe your hands on anything. When you’re able, wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Where To Buy Hand Sanitizer
If hand sanitizer isn’t available at stores near you, order hand sanitizer by the gallon at totallypure.com. As mentioned above, their hand sanitizers are available in liquid, gel and foam. All formats contain 80% alcohol, are fully compliant with the CDC, FDA, and WHO guidelines and they even contain glycerin to moisturize your skin. You can buy a single gallon of hand sanitizer for less than $50:
1 Gallon Liquid Hand Sanitizer ($49.99)
Or if you prefer to buy in bulk, you can buy four gallons of hand sanitizer for $179.99:
4 x 1 Gallon Liquid Hand Sanitizer ($179.99)
Is Hand Sanitizer Safe?
Hand sanitizer is safe to use, but only as directed. Children should be supervised when using hand sanitizer. Because hand sanitizer contains high amounts of alcohol, it’s only designed for external use. You should never consume hand sanitizer and you should be sure to let hand sanitizer fully dry on your hands before rubbing your eyes or putting your hands in or near your mouth.
