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August 27, 2009

Wash up anywhere

Submitted by SiteEditor Read more daily challenge, family, healthy living, and kids
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

We all know the importance of washing our hands. But what to do when you’re nowhere near a sink? Natural hand sanitizers made from essential oils are effective at killing germs and they’re ready whenever and wherever you need them. They smell wonderful too.

This winter, challenge yourself to carry a hand sanitizer with you for those times when you can’t wash with soap and water. Here are some natural options we like:

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    leo837925 1 minute ago

    Germ-X is great it has a nice smell to it.

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    edie46 10 days ago

    Avon makes a wonderful hand sanitizer available in 3 scents: Vanilla, Peach, and Cucumber-melon. It’s extremely effective and reasonable priced. You can order it online ar youravon.com/ehewgley.

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    valerieannevans 14 days ago

    I deal with the public, shake a lot of hands, and take public trans. Help with mom at home and I use hand sanitizer when I’m not able to get to wash my hands in water/soap. Right after using the hand san, I immediately wash my hands in water. I’ll purchase one of these brands. I need something that won’t dry my skin.

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    whinemaker 23 days ago

    The Method sanitizer is so nice and mild.. and the scent is lovely too!

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    Rachel_d29 about 1 month ago

    i use bath and body works hand sanitizers~ but id like to try the burt bees

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    teddybare about 1 month ago

    I keep hand sanitizer in my car and purse. I really love this stuff, it helps keep your hands germ free.

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    moferry about 1 month ago

    i just started doing this summer, now my goal is to try one of the natural product now.

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    shannon333 about 1 month ago

    I took a bottle of sanitizer to church and placed it on the coffee table , People said ” what a great idea ” { always a lot of hand shake’s there }

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    infojules about 1 month ago

    I always have the CleanWell sanitizer with me- one in my purse, another in the car, always when I travel. I also use their foaming hand soap. I love the thyme aroma- they all smell great!

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    squirrelman about 1 month ago

    Due to lack of immune system, I have used Burt’s products for 5 years. I can’t afford to get someone elses germs. Some may say I am compulsive but I am just being careful. It also prevents colds and the flu.

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    jmernest about 1 month ago

    I use hand sanitizer anywhere/everywhere I go. I’m studying Public Health and have always been told how important it is to wash hands and use sanitizer and now I tell people to do the same! The frequent usage increased when I started working with children.

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    murraykyboy about 1 month ago

    i use vicks 44.

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    Conserve7 about 1 month ago

    I love this challenge and I would definitely get some Burt Bees hand sanitizer,I really like the smell.

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    rinda2 about 1 month ago

    I love natural products as well and didn’t realize there were that many available…i will search out one of these to try….great challenge.

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    ashlymg about 1 month ago

    I work for a hospital and so we have hand sanz everywhere. I love the CleanWell spray!

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    5minutesformom about 1 month ago

    I’m all about washing hands and using hand cleaners when soap and water is not available. I’m going to try some of those natural alternatives.

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    ccgreene27 about 1 month ago

    I am a hand sanitizer fanatic, with 5 kids I have to be. I am training them also to sanitize, sanitize, sanitize! My oldest daughter keeps a bottle in her Locker at school and my smaller ones carry them in their back packs. With so many germs and flu viruses going around you can’t be too safe.

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    joshua51 about 1 month ago

    I alway wash my hand when I return home from being out and about.

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    apostlejanet about 1 month ago

    I keeps hand sanitizers in all my bags. In addition, I look forward to placing them in strategic areas of the house. It is good to have the foam type for your car. It is so important today as many germs are transferred through public transportation as the leading carrier when you grasps the bars to hold on or exit buses. Take caution!!!

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    debbaber about 1 month ago

    I am a huge fan of hand sanitizers after I touch anything…especially grocery carts and gas pumps!! I love the thought of natural ingredients because most have such drying effects to you hands. I am definately going to try these products and find the one I like the best.