Hydroalcoholic gels have become essential to protect against coronavirus.
So much so that they were out of stock a few weeks ago!
As soon as we go out, hop! We take our hydroalcoholic gel.
At the entrance to supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants or on public transport... you have to use them.
This is one of the famous barrier gestures that protect us.
But still it is necessary to use it well so that it is 100% effective! Here are 4 mistakes everyone makes with hydroalcoholic gel :
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Wondering how much hydroalcoholic gel to use?
When using hydroalcoholic gel, you have to be generous. Do not hesitate to put a lot.
According to the World Health Organization, there should be enough to cover the hands and wrists.
Don't be afraid to put on too much:it's better to have too much than not enough!
Once you put gel in your hands, you have to rub your hands very carefully.
For this to be effective, you must rub your hands for at least 30 seconds .
If you do not respect this friction time, the viruses and bacteria present on the hands are not eliminated.
Not only does the friction of the hands have to last 30 seconds, but it must also be done carefully.
You have to rub your hands palm to palm. Then it is necessary to rub the back of the hands, between the fingers, on the back of the fingers, on the thumbs and on the pulp of the fingers.
In fact, you should disinfect your hands with the gel as if you were washing your hands with soap.
To discover: How To Wash Your Hands Properly To Avoid CORONAVIRUS.
Hydroalcoholic gel is a perishable product.
From the moment the gel is opened, it does not keep indefinitely!
Indeed, an opened hydroalcoholic gel cannot be kept for no more than 3 months .
Beyond this period, its effectiveness is no longer really guaranteed...
Remember to look carefully at the date indicated on the bottle to know its precise shelf life.
If the date has passed, throw away your hydroalcoholic gel, as it will no longer be effective.
The hydroalcoholic gel should be used on dry skin .
Only then is it 100% effective.
Why ? Because hydroalcoholic gel contains alcohol.
And alcohol used on wet hands is much less effective against coronavirus.
So if you put your gel on your wet hands, it will be less effective.
This is an important point, especially when your hands are wet after washing your hands.
You can find them almost everywhere:pharmacies, grocery stores and supermarkets.
You can also buy it in large quantities here on the Internet to make it cheaper.
And then, all you have to do is fill your little bottle to take some with you when you go out.