Most hand wash soaps in the market provide fragrance and some amount of surface cleaning. Get Dettol hand wash for superior germicidal action.

Come monsoon season, and every second person you know shows signs of being ill with cold, fever and even gastric disorders. You fear falling ill and missing work or valuable time with your loved ones. The key to good health in this season – and indeed, any season – is to keep your hands clean with a good hand wash soap. Surprised? Read on.

Why keep the hands clean?

Though you may not always realise it, your hands carry a lot of germs and microscopic bacteria. Since they are in touch with several surfaces throughout the day, they pick up dirt, grease, dust, and germs. The surface of the skin always has some germs on it, and these are relatively harmless. But the hands may touch surfaces contaminated with infectious germs and bacteria, and transfer them to you when you touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

The hands must be washed at frequent intervals during the day, so that they can be free of harmful germs and viral bacteria that cause cough, cold and flu. Most people tend to wash their hands only when they get greasy or dirty. However, for good health and hygiene, it is recommended that you wash your hands at least once every couple of hours with a good antibacterial handwash soap.

It is especially important to wash your hands when you –

• Visit the restroom
• Before and while handling food
• Handle baby’s nappies
• Clean the house
• Touch surfaces of common use: staircase bannisters, door knobs, landline or mobile phones, computer keyboards, toilet flush knob, etc.
• Play with pets or clean their litter
• Nurse a sick person

Which hand wash soap is best?

Though you might be aware that you need to wash your hands frequently to keep them clean and free of germs, you must use a good soap to do so. Simply washing with plain water might remove dust and impurities, but it will not clear away microbes and germs from the skin.

You must get the Dettol hand wash liquid soap to ensure that your hands are always free of germs that may cause diseases. Dettol handwash is superior to other hand wash liquids today. It offers over 99% protection against germs by killing them instantly. At the same time, it is mild on the skin and does not offer any side effects. It leaves a gentle fragrance and effective germicidal action that lasts for a really long time.

Use Dettol hand wash at home and carry the Dettol hand sanitizer in your work bag so that your hands are always clean even on the go. Keeping the hands clean and free of germs will keep you protected from seasonal viruses and infectious germs.