I keep it in my car. You get gas, touch the pump and either go inside and spread germs onto doors or get into your car and use hand sanitizer. One example.

anti-bacterial wipes and put some in a baggie to wipe the steering wheel. As soon as I come home I wash my hands. I am semi-self quarantined as a precaution, as is my mother.

are on gas pumps. Sometimes I even wipe down the pump for the next person.

What exactly would anti-bacterial wipes (especially old ones) do against a virus?
What's the active agent in those wipes that you found?

If the active is something containing labile chlorine ions, it kills viruses too. It denatures the protein, and can cleave the nucleic acids in the viral RNA.
And if the active is isopropanol, same as most hand sanitizers.
So, even though it's called an antibac, it's still likely, not assumed but likely, to be effective as long as contact time is longer than a split second.

Sorry, no link. I was skimming Google News during lunch today. I only look at reputable sites for this kind of stuff so it is reasonable, if not iron-clad.

That said if you already have your routine down, I'd stick with it.

It just makes me feel better because I always realize too late that I missed a spot where I could've picked it up. Like, I just got gas a couple days ago, and didn't think for a moment to use hand sanitizer. So was glad to see that article today.

I do wash my hands a zillion times a day lately. I think of it like a video game where I am killing all the imaginary bugs that managed to get on my hands since the last time I washed them.

I use it when I'm out doing errands. Using soap and water at home. So there.

Give me a break. Where is one going to wash one hands if one is outside?

by Big Sanitizer. That's just how most cars have been designed.

So, in fact, I don't have soap and water in precisely the circumstances in which I'd like my hand to be cleaned. From the time I leave the public place which has caused me to want to cleanse my hands until I get home could be anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more. In the mean time I'm touching all sorts of surfaces that other people in my family also touch and yes even touching my face no matter how much I try not to.

Look, I don't think people should be buying it at inflated prices, and it certainly is no cure-all, but this "hot take" is dopey.

They come in a little canister that dispenses, kill the fabled 99.9% of germs and fit in my purse/ and in my car.

I’ve always hated hand sanitizer.

we also know that very often, a sink and soap are NOT AVAILABLE

bathrooms are always occupied and the sinks are small and at times the water doesn't even work.

I have looked in all the stores for hand sanitizer for 2 days. Shelves are empty. Clerks say they do not have stock.

I finally bought 70% alcohol and some gel. I will make my own.

I think they’re better because you can cover more of your hand with them.

Just the regular cleaning ones are available.
I think alcohol is only ingredient to kill virus cells.

Wet wipes makes them, but I buy store brand.

Usually found on the paper plate aisle, of all places.

Unless they are alcohol wipes. If they just have anti-bacterial agents, they won't work against a virus.

Just trying to be helpful since people can’t find the sanitizer.

Washing hands with REGULAR soap is better than anything, according to the experts. Wipes, sanitizers, etc. are stopgap measures.

I’ve used them for years because I’ve had heavy people-contact jobs. I’m a big hand washer, and I use regular soap.

I can’t tell you the last time I’ve been sick, even with a cold. Perhaps my immune system, perhaps my precautions. Probably a combination of both.

If you can find them, maybe buy extra you never know. We use them as well.

Never thought of myself as a germaphobe, but maybe I’ve always been one lol.

No shortage of these so far. I’ve worked with people my whole life, often immuno-compromised or vulnerable people, is I’ve always kept them in a backpack, my car, etc.

I think I do it, because I always have kids/teenagers with me.

We did a lot of flying in those days.

I’m sure she was just trying to keep our grubby paws somewhat presentable, but the lesson stuck.

I can still remember the smell of them, reminds me of long one happy times.

Stay safe out there...scary times.

I didn't even think of that, great tip thanks.

"As for the usefulness of antiseptic wet wipes, Dr Marimuthu said they should be used for cleaning environmental surfaces and not for hands.

A virologist from Queen Mary University of London did a study on wet wipes some years back and found that in some cases, using wet wipes actually spreads germs rather than removing them.

To be at all effective, the wipes need at least 40 per cent alcohol. Those that are drying out should be discarded."

https://www.youngparents.com.sg/development/hand-sanitisers-antiseptic-wet-wipes-protection-virus/

can spread germs around. And if they are not alcohol based, they won't work against a freaking virus.
Anti-bacterial agents don't kill a virus.
They kill bacteria.
Virus is not bacteria.

I don’t know the mechanism but a poster above me explained it pretty well.

They work for me. Always have.

Best thing is washing hands.

Lol, not sure where you live, but I’ve never had a problem finding trash cans. In my car, I keep a bag emptied everyday.

We also wash our hands when they are visibly soiled. We use hand sanitizer whenever we go into our nursing bag or touch the patient or type in our computers. We are constantly using sanitizer because running back and forth to bathroom is a pain in the butt. Plus we are now using our company's paper towels and soap. We are not permitted to put our stethoscopes around our necks and we wipe down our equipment with stuff that is so toxic we have to wear gloves when we wipe them down. I am glad we have a strict policy.

You need it for when you can’t wash your hands which is plenty of places, duh😹🐾 And soap is running out everywhere as well. I could get rubbing alcohol but no aloe vera. Bac benzelkonium chloride is better, no alcohol and it works for 7 hand washes.

About surface disinfection, not hand sanitizer, but seemed appropriate.

From https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32035997
(emphasis added by moi)

...with enough alcohol to kill the virus. Kinda $$ for hand wash but if you're inna pinch.....drink it!

I think that will be a potent wash between everyday errands.

A water jug with a spigot, small pan if you wish, soap, paper towels, trash receptacle. Cheap. Easy.

Step 1) Rinse hands by covering with Rubbing Alcohol (about a palm-sized amount), rub together vigorously for 5-10 seconds - top AND bottom; then allow to air dry/evaporate
Step 2) Wash hands with Ivory soap and warm water for 20 seconds, again do NOT skip the top of the hands or between fingers!!!
Step 3) Dry hands with disposable paper towels or napkins (single use ONLY)
Step 4) DO NOT TOUCH EYES, NOSE, MOUTH before completing steps 1 through 3 - if you contact ANY other foreign surfaces, repeat 1 through 3 immediately before touching facial areas.

That is probably the best you can do to avoid exposure/sickness right now in just about every corner of the globe!

the other ingredient for the homemade hand sanitizer recipe getting the most attention online.