Choosing the Right Sanitizer for You

08/10/09  Print This Post Print This Post    6 Comments   Popular   Written by Michelle Schusterman
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Between an increase in PDA and cell phone use, more people jumping on board with public transportation, and recent flu scares, the need for a good portable sanitizer is more in demand than ever.
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But with the vast selection out there, which is best for you? Here’s our pick of some of the best sanitizing wipes, gels, and sprays.

Gels

If regular disinfectant gels dry your skin out, try Avant Instant Hand Sanitizer. This gel is as effective as Purell, killing 99.99% of germs, but thanks to vitamin A and E enrichment, your hands won’t pay the price of cleanliness with flaky, dry skin.

EO Hand Sanitizer, an organic plant-based gel, is also great for sensitive skin. The organic lavender essential oil is soothing while the non-GMO alcohol sanitizes as well as any chemical gel.

Wipes

For those with sensitive skin, Aroma Essence Towlettes are biodegradable and use no perfumes or detergents. Each towlette contains natural ingredients like tea tree oil and lavender and orange extracts that refresh and soothe your skin.

Ever sat on a plane thinking you’d give just about anything for a shower?

These organic towelettes by Giovanni are good for an all-over body lift. Pack them in your carry-on, backpack, purse, diaper bag – so you can feel refreshed no matter where you are.

Don’t forget your cell phone! Gadgets like phones, laptops, and mp3 players are a breeding ground for bacteria.

Keep your gear clean and germ-free with these Wireless Wipes which are fast-drying to prevent moisture damage.

Sprays

For anyone looking for a greener spray, CleanWell’s Natural Hand Sanitizer is the way to go. The natural ingredients are non-toxic, alcohol-free, and made from rapidly renewable resources.

A bottle of this Organic Rosemary and Mint Hand Sanitizing Spray by EO is not just eco-friendly (and heaven scented). It’s part of the Teens Turning Green coalition; a national movement of young adults advocating for changes that will create a safer environment and a healthier lifestyle.


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Matador ID: michelles

Michelle is a musician, writer, and teacher just trying to see the world while doing what she loves for a living. After a fantastic year in Salvador, Brazil, she is now teaching ESL in South Korea with her husband and chocolate lab. In addition to traveling and writing, Michelle plays the steel drum in several bands and is an aspiring novelist. She's addicted to coffee and loves trying new food, the spicier the better.

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  • Megan Hill replied on August 10, 2009

    I’m always hesitant to use anything anti-bacterial (unless I’m camping) because of reports of resistant strains of super-bugs and such. Is there any truth to these claims or is it just paranoia?

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    • Tonya replied to Megan Hill on August 12, 2009

      I don’t know, but all the hospitals tell their workers to either wash their hands or use one of those hand sanitizers provided in every patient’s room to reduce the spread of infection before and after touching the patients.

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  • Scott replied on August 10, 2009

    I can’t help but feel this is an ironic article.

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  • m replied on August 16, 2009

    I’d never used sanitiser before my trip to India, and I honestly think it’s what stopped me from getting sick. Miracle gel!

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  • Lydia Owen replied on May 11, 2010

    i usually choose diaper bags which are made of recyclabe materials to help the environment not just your babies.;~*

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  • Hannah Garcia replied on August 12, 2010

    i have disposable diaper bags at home and they really make life easier,’”

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