Hand Sanitizer Selection Made Easy With the Good Guide
Cleanwell, with the power of thyme oil/Photo: Cleanwell.com
This renewed love for water-free germ killers doesn't change the fear that many of us have about what the heck is actually in them? Are they dangerous to use on kids? Do they really contribute to the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and viruses? And what about production processes? Good or bad for the environment?
Before you get into an H1N1 prevention-fueled tizzy (like I almost did), check out the Best Hand Sanitizer list from the Good Guide.
The site rates the commonly available products on several categories, including:
- "Health" -- including general and reproductive health
- "Environment" -- how the manufacturing practices impact the environment
- "Society" -- customer satisfaction, worker treatment, philanthropy
The hand sanitizers with the top ratings (out of 10) include:
- Ecos Orange Plus Waterless Hand Cleaning Towels: 8.6
- Method Hand Sanitizer, Sweet Water: 8.2
- The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Hand Cleanse Gel: 7.9
To my surprise, Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer received a relatively high 6.8 rating, and it was only that "low" because it contains "fragrance" which can mean anything. But as far as the known ingredients and their environmental practices go, it's not bad.
Also, missing from the list is CleanWell, one of my personal favorite non-chemical hand sanitizers. Made from essential plant oils, including a distinctive thyme oil, you actually feel like you're getting the benefits of aromatherapy in addition to killing germs!
Bottom line? You know this already: soap and water is the best. Since that's not always available, at least now we know which products help more than they harm!
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