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Does hand sanitizer work as good or better in germ killing than regular hand washing?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

I think so: There are two factors, one mechanical and the other is chemical , hand washing dose mostly the mechanical one and the hand sanitizer do mainly the chemical one, it better to do them both.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2022

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A member asked:

Does hand sanitizer work as good or better in germ killing than regular hand washing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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