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When I think of portable hand sanitization for my family, I think of PURELL. It is a trusted name when it comes to protecting my family from germs. As my friends, family and some of my readers know, I went through a difficult health journey last year. I was in and out of the hospital more than I care to remember. While I am on my path to better health now, protecting myself and my family from germs is a high priority for me. 

When we’re on the road, we carry PURELL portable hand sanitizer with us and be sure to use it after stopping at the grocery store, handling cash or before eating. It’s also great to keep on hand when going to the park, petting zoo or amusement park.

I am excited to share my family’s commitment to reducing the spread of illness-causing germs this back-to-school season by taking the PURELL 30-Day Challenge! I invite YOU to sign up for the challenge too. 

Tips for Practicing Good Hand Hygiene 

Hand hygiene is significantly important in helping to prevent the spread of germs.

• Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds and if soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.  
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs.

When Should I Wash and Sanitize My Hands?

• Important steps for good hand hygiene are to wash or sanitize your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub at key moments such as:
• Before preparing food;
• Before eating;
• Before and after caring for someone that is sick or around someone who is ill;
• After using the bathroom;
• After sneezing or coughing; and
• After touching anything that is in a high traffic area that may have been touched by many different hands, such as the grocery cart handle, a phone or a handrail.  

How Should I Wash and Sanitize My Hands?

• Handwashing: The entire handwashing process should take at least 20 seconds.  A good procedure is to wet hands with water, apply enough soap to create a lather to cover all hand surfaces, rub hands palm to palm and carefully scrub fingers, back and front of hands and each thumb.  Rinse hands with water and gently dry hands with a clean paper towel.
• Hand Sanitizing: The entire hand sanitizing process should take approximately 15 seconds.  Apply a dime-sized amount of hand sanitizer, enough to cover all surfaces of your hands, rub the sanitizer into the palms of your hands, fingers, back and front of hands and thumbs.  Continuing rubbing hands together until hands are dry.

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DISCLOSURE: This post was sponsored by GOJO Industries, the makers of PURELL® Advanced Hand Sanitizer. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.