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Sanitising has quickly become a conversation starter like the weather. This year, unlike most, has transformed our way of thinking - sanitising has become as important as brushing your teeth everyday. But what is the difference between hand gel and hand sanitiser spray? We created your go-to guide for all things sanitising... What is sanitising? Sanitising is the process of killing bacteria (what you cannot see) and this is achieved by using heat and/or chemicals. It is not an option to use either a detergent or a sanitiser – both must be used. In short, sanitising is a step beyond the cleaning process of applying or spraying chemicals to disinfect a clean surface or hands to a safe level. In...

Hand sanitising has now become a way of life for all over the past year, about to touch a door handle? Sanitise your hands after. About to enter a shop? Sanitise your hands. About to eat? Sanitise your hands. However, while hand sanitiser is a staple in the new Covid world – the same can’t be said for your hand care routine. People have been reaching for alcohol free sanitiser to see if this is a solution to dry and cracked hands – but does alcohol free sanitiser really work? We unmasked some truths… What is rubbing alcohol? In beauty and healthcare, the word ‘alcohol’ can be used to refer to either Ethanol or Isopropyl alcohol. They perform essentially the...