Comments on: Hand Sanitizers: Good, Bad, Ugly?

By: D. Tarlow

D. Tarlow — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:52:27 +0000

Hands2Go contains Benzalkonium Chloride (BAC), which is UNSAFE in any product, especially one for infants. Please see
http://abetterwaytoclean.com/?p=61 or wikipedia for more information.
“Increasing use of BAC is a deeply disturbing trend and reflects either a callous indifference or lack of awareness to the growing body of evidence that long term exposure to BAC and related chemicals is associated with significant health risks. These include asthma, chronic dermatitis and other immune system disorders. I urge everyone to consider very carefully before you decide to bring products containing Benzalkonium Chloride into your home.”

By: Dr Stu

Dr Stu — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:11:51 +0000

And don’ t forget that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are increasingly under fire not just because they’re flammable, but because frequent use actually destroys protective skin cells, including products such as EO.
Alternative alcohol-free, rinse free, fragrance free (hypoallergenic) products include Soapopular, Target, Wal-Mart and several other chains carry this, and its the #2 hand sanitizer on Amazon.com. Similar to Hands2go in terms of the active ingredient, but Soapopular is more affordable. Recently profiled by Oxygen Magazine , Parent Magazine and Marie Claire…more info is at http://www.soapyusa.com

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:10:58 +0000

That was great info, I didn’t know there were natural alternatives. I also use wipes instead of the sanitizers.

By: Alaina Frederick

Alaina Frederick — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:58:22 +0000

Another great option that we use and LOVE it is Hands2Go. They have a great foaming or a spray option. And soon will have handy wipes. We use the spray to clean of our table while out to eat and the kids just love the foam. The foam works great on rubbing down shopping carts when you forget your cover for the kids seat

By: Nell @ Casual Friday Everyday

Nell @ Casual Friday Everyday — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:00:31 +0000

Thanks for this blog post. I can’t believe someone would use that on a newborn hands! We almost always just use soap and water but I am going to check out the recommended product.