Fight Illness with the Proper Hand Sanitiser 

Are you looking for a family-sized container of hand sanitiser for your home, or are you planning to stock up the office with enough disinfectant to last through the entire Coronavirus epidemic?  Regardless of your needs, we here at First Aid Distributions have your back!

In this category, you will find Coronavirus first aid essentials such as the Avagard Antiseptic Hand Rub with Chlorhexidine, the V Wipes Hospital Disinfectant Wipes, the Microshield Skin Cleanser, and other relevant products that prevent the spread of viruses, bacteria, and other infectious microorganisms. What is more, our collection of hand sanitisers suit every budget out there, so you won’t have to worry about your spending when you’re shopping with us. 

Choosing the ideal hand sanitiser for work, school, or your regular bathroom sink has become mandatory ever since a health alert has been put by the government on Coronavirus in Australia. As local disease prevention and eradication efforts intensify, it is vital that you also play your part in the process. Ensuring that you and your loved ones have hand sanitiser available at all times is an important first step in that direction. 

How Does Hand Sanitiser Work?

Hand sanitiser is always recommended for disinfection when soap and water are not readily available. It is a portable and accessible solution to our everyday problems. With the increase in the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Australia, it has become imperative for us to understand how hand sanitiser works and what it can do for us.

Products are generally marketed as hand sanitiser if they contain one of the following ingredients: 

• benzalkonium chloride
• chlorhexidine and cetrimide solution
• ethyl alcohol (ethanol)
• isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol)

Alcohol is known for its antibacterial properties, which is why it is the main active ingredient in most commercial hand sanitisers. Besides eradicating many types of germs, alcohol is also efficient due to the fact that the bacteria it combats cannot develop resistance to it. 

Choosing the Right Hand Sanitiser 

At First Aid Distributions, you will find a comprehensive collection of hand sanitisers to suit a variety of needs. You can choose from our many products containing alcohol, or you can choose the alcohol-free route if your skin is sensitive. 

It has been scientifically proven that hand sanitisers containing a different and non-alcoholic active ingredient are just as efficient in combating the spread of disease. Therefore, you can prevent redness, irritation, and rashes caused by topical dryness easily by choosing a hand sanitiser that caters to your preferences. 

Why You Should Use Hand Sanitiser 

Hand sanitiser is known for killing 99.99% of many common germs, viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Due to this, it has been widely used in the medical industry and households all around the world for decades now. Its main purpose is to prevent the escalation of many known illnesses, as well as disinfect and sanitise spaces. 

The spread Coronavirus in Australia can thus be greatly hindered by proper hygiene, which is where hand sanitiser comes in. While it is by no means a cure for the disease itself, sometimes prevention can be the best medicine. Therefore, we recommend using it any time your hands come in contact with commonly used surfaces that pose an infection risk.