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Review: PURELL Hand Sanitizing Products

By Sabrina Condon, Macaroni Kid Brewster-Mahopac-Carmel May 19, 2015

When PURELL offered me the opportunity to review their products, it was a no brainer.  We are a PURELL family through and through.  Every purse, bag, diaper bag, car, bathroom, and kitchen in our family has some type of PURELL product.  Primarily we use it for everyday situations, such as the mall, playdates, after gymnastics or other classes, etc.  In fact, if you’ve visited a Macaroni Kid vendor table at events, you know I keep the Costco sized bottle RIGHT on the table for your kiddos.

PURELL also included their new Hand Sanitizing Wipes, which I am ecstatic to see.  This is perfect for the post playground grime, which we’re finding a major issue at our weekly t-ball games this season.  These children are bringing dirty to a whole new level, and the Hand Sanitizing Wipes can go RIGHT in the t-ball bags (15 ct reusable pack), my car console compartment (40 ct canister), or right next to the garage door for outdoor play (80 ct canister).

And yes it IS safe to use on faces.  I doubt you’d enjoy a detailed description of the dirt that attaches to a runny nose 1yo, especially when she smears it across her face with the back of her hand.  I can keep those allergy symptoms in check and stop viruses from hitching rides in.

NOW.  Before you get all “Supergerms will kill us all” on me, PURELL Hand Sanitizers do NOT allow germs to be left behind, and therefore they cannot build a resistance to become ‘supergerms.’  Nor will you create an antibiotic resistance from hand sanitizers.  This is another common myth.  Just check out the CDC’s website that explains the primary cause of antibiotic resistance is from repeated and improper use of antibiotics.  Antibiotics are INGESTED.  They operate on a completely different level than hand sanitizers; so rest assured, you’re not preparing the next generation for certain death by squirting on that PURELL.  You may, however, be missing less school, camp and activities by not allowing those germs into your family system.

I also read some interesting information regarding wipes to sanitize your hands versus surfaces. Formulation DOES matter.  The FDA regulates the hand wipes to be used on hands.  PURELL formulates it special to NOT dry out your skin.  Wipes for surfaces, on the other hand, are reviewed and approved by the EPA and may contain ingredients that are harsh on the skin.

So grab what you need, and hit those fun spots this summer!  I already have their new wipes in my car and in my purse for Tuesday’s t-ball game!

 

You can check out more information on PURELL at http://www.purell.com/