hand sanitiser
Portable hygiene gel
Hand sanitiser is a gel or liquid applied to hands to kill germs without water or soap.
It typically contains alcohol as the active ingredient and became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic, appearing at shop entrances, office lobbies, and in pockets and handbags everywhere.
There's hand sanitiser by the door if you need it.
The spelling sanitiser is British; Americans write sanitizer.
Kills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
- virucideAgent destroying viral pathogens
microbicide · fungicide · pathogen · sanitizing · sterilize · decontaminate · microbial · broad-spectrum
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- alcohol-basedContaining ethanol as solvent
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- foamBubble-filled substance
liquid · propanol · ethyl · denatured · emollient · aloe vera · glycerin · moisturizer
Cleaning palms with soap
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
- asepticFree from pathogens
- sterilityAbsence of microbes or fertility
soap · rinse · scrub · healthcare · food-safety · touchpoint · restroom · CDC
Compact for packing
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- on-the-goActively in motion
clip-on · carabiner · dispenser · pump · spray · keychain · purse · backpack
Pleasing olfactory quality
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
lavender · peppermint · cucumber · aloe · unscented · bergamot · grapefruit · lime
antibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
virucide · microbicide · fungicide · pathogen · sanitizing · sterilize · decontaminate · microbial · broad-spectrum · efficacy
ethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
- alcohol-basedContaining ethanol as solvent
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
foam · liquid · propanol · ethyl · denatured · emollient · aloe vera · glycerin · moisturizer · thickener
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- hygienicClean and disease-preventing
- asepticFree from pathogens
sterility · soap · rinse · scrub · healthcare · food-safety · touchpoint · restroom · CDC · WHO
travel-size
Compact for packing
- pocket-sizedSmall enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
on-the-go · clip-on · carabiner · dispenser · pump · spray · keychain · purse · backpack · desk
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- mintAromatic culinary herb
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
citrus · lavender · peppermint · cucumber · aloe · unscented · bergamot · grapefruit · lime · rosemary
- sanitizersspray sanitizer, alcohol rub, foam sanitizer, Purell, antibacterial gel
hand sanitisersoap and water
handwashing · soap · bar soap · running water · liquid soap
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