Why your child should carry a hand sanitiser in their bag

Children can pick up infections from their peers and their surroundings, and most infectious germs are found on their hands. Using Dettol sanitiser helps keep the hands free of germs.

Going to school, talking and playing with friends, groaning about homework, getting excited about class picnics…school life is busy and fun for your child. But they hate getting sick, because it means that they miss out on school and all the fun that goes with it.

You have taught your child to wash their hands with soap and water several times a day. But how can they clean their hands when they are away from soap and water? Give them a bottle of Dettol sanitiser and teach them how to use it.

What is a hand sanitiser?

A hand sanitiser is a substitute for regular soap and water to ‘wash’ your hands. It is used when you don’t have access to soap and water. It can be in liquid or gel form. It is used directly on the hands – the hands are then rubbed together till the liquid disappears completely. The liquid cleans the germs on the surface of the hands. There is no need to rinse the hands with water after using the hand sanitiser.

The sanitiser works by removing the top oily layer on the skin while cleaning the hands. This means that you must use enough sanitiser, or that the formulation must spread evenly and rapidly, for it to be effective.

However, not all sanitisers are equally effective. Picking the right one is a matter of finding a product that has the right ingredients to kill as many germs as possible, without harming the skin in any way. A gentle sanitiser can be used by children as well, especially during flu and cold season. Regular use will keep them out of the ambit of sickness and in school longer than other children.

How do you pick the right sanitiser?

A good hand sanitiser is one that kills germs on immediate contact with the skin, without any side effects on the hands. If you are looking for a suitable one, you should pick the Dettol sanitiser.

• Dettol sanitiser is easy to use, and it kills 99.9% germs on the hands.
• Just add a drop or two on the palm of your hand. Now rub both hands together till the liquid is dispersed all over the hands. It is soon absorbed on the surface of the skin.
• Dettol sanitiser is safe to use by all. Even young children can use it. They should be encouraged to use it often, especially after eating their meals at school, or after inadvertently touching another child’s used tissues.
• The sanitiser bottle can be carried in your work bag or your child’s school bag. You can use it anywhere whenever you feel your hands are dirty or greasy. Just one use cleans the hands completely, and you don’t need water for the job at all.