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Does antibacterial hand gel work if you use it like a soap with water or does the water just wash it off?
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Don't worry: Soap and water is better than antibacterial gel. Even in hospital it is preferable to hand wash instead of using gel for some bacteria. I would not worry at all.
Answered 9/28/2016
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