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I work at a place that can get pretty dirty so i use a lot of hand sanitizer... i used an entire bottle in a few hours once. is that ok?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Sure: Hand sanitizers are good if you can't wash your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is just as good. You can't be too careful.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

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Dr. Ralph Wolf answered

Hand sanitizer: Seems excessive to me unless you are preparing food or put your fingers in your mouth a lot.

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A member asked:

I work at a place that can get pretty dirty so i use a lot of hand sanitizer... i used an entire bottle in a few hours once. is that ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ralph Wolf answered

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