Discuss Anonymous's answer to: Do hand sanitizers really work? How effective are ...

That is true, however don't rely on them to do the job. They were not meant to be a replacement for ordinary soap and water on a regular basis. The use of too many antibacterial soaps and waterless handcleaners are responsible for creating a new generation of superbugs resistent to antibacterials. By using too many antibacterials you are killing the good constructive bacteria we need to fight the bad bacteria thus leaving us defenseless against all bacteria. And too, waterless handcleaner is very drying to the skin.