“The bulk of germs are hiding where you least suspect; ATM’s, door knobs, escalator handrails, elevator buttons, shopping cart handles, telephones and shared areas." 1

Think about it… You cannot see them, but illness-causing germs are everywhere. Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, door knobs, and desks.2

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the use of alcohol-based hand gels to help prevent the spread of germs at home, work, schools and people on the move.

There is a need for products that are portable, convenient and effective. Each Rip n Clean individual use packet has 1 gram of Instant Hand Sanitizing Gel. Great for “on-the-go” situations and is an excellent travel item. Simply empty content into palm and rub hands until dry.

“No rinse” alcohol-based hand sanitizers meet the need for maintaining hand hygiene when soap and water are not easily available.

Rip n Clean single use packets are especially formulated to fight germs and have become an effective tool for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is recommended for repeated use.

Fast Facts3

  • "Alcohol-based hand sanitizers in conjunction with hygiene education can effectively reduce diarrhea and general infectious symptoms in the community setting".
  • Up to half of all men and a quarter of women fail to wash their hands after they’ve been to the restroom.
  • We have between 2 and 10 million bacteria between fingertip and elbow.
  • Damp hands spread 1,000 times more germs than dry hands.
  • Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hours.
  • The alcohol in the gel kills germs that cause colds and the flu.

Take care to:

  • Clean your hands often.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick and check with a health care provider when needed.

1. Source: (Davis, Web MD Medical News, 2006)
2. Source: (Ansari, 1988; Scott and Bloomfield, 1989).
3. Source: Food and Drink Federation 2005 UK &Community-Based Studies of Consumer Antiseptics, FDA Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee Meeting, Allison E. Aiello, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology.