The other day I wanted to buy some hand soap for the bathroom and ended up buying hand sanitizer instead. I want to know if it's okay to wash my hands with the sanitizer and use it up or do I need to get hand soap cause the sanitizer won't clean my hands as good as hand soap? I don't want to be walking around with hands that aren't clean after using the bathroom.Does hand sanitizer clean as good as hand soap?
If this is an alcohol based sanitizer, I wouldn't replace soap with it. I've used some frequently at work recently because I was sick and wasn't always around soap. It will dry out your skin bad if you use it every time you go to the bathroom. Over a week of just using it when soap was out of reach, my hands were cracking and dry to the the point my knuckles were almost bleeding. I wouldn't substitute it.Does hand sanitizer clean as good as hand soap?
Yes. Hand sanitizer gets rid of all the bacteria on your hand. but that's not quite good necessarily because some bacteria is good for you and when you kill it with hand sanitizer, that can be bad for you. hand sanitizer is more of something you would use if you run out of soap or are on a hike or camping. i would recommend next time just getting your regular soap. sometimes advertisements are deceiving though and you would think that killing 99.9% of bacteria would be better but sometimes it isn't. oops sorry this is so long for such a simple question.
my understanding is that the hand sanitizers will sanitize what ever is on your hands
so in your case it is sanitizing the 'dirt' that is still on there
it doesn't remove things, it just sanitizes what is there
so if you only have sanitizer, then use it for sure
but soap will get rid of the dirt
Hand sanitizer doesn't clean anything. It just kills microbes. All it is is KY jelly mixed with alcolol.
Nope--hand sanitizer is just a temporary solution for when you don't have soap. It's like a glove around your hands.
Sanitizer does not clean anything, soap does.
I believe that handsoap is the best but if you are in a hurry or out on he tim for the dayhandsanitize is just good enough
sanitizer is good for when a wash room is unavailable. it will dry your skin a lot, where soap won't .
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
My hand soap smells after putting it in a pump, what the heck?
hey you guys usually I'm the one doing the answering lol but this time I could use some tips. My liquid hand soap tends to start smelling after putting it in my kids decorative hand pump. We have an ';ocean'; theme in our bath and the hand pump for the soap is a glass octopus, or I should say ceramic. Every time I put soap in it, it starts to stink! I've smelled the soaps in the containers before pouring it in the octopus and it smells so great then after its poured into the ceramic octopus in a few days it starts to stink like a strong chemical odor. Like something in a paint shop or body shop. What's the deal you guys?My hand soap smells after putting it in a pump, what the heck?
First, look on the bottom of your decorative hand pump, and see where it was made. Maybe it was made with a chemical that reacts with the soap. Could even be lead. Second, do you rinse it out every time, before refilling? If not, do that, rinse in hot water and pump hot water through the pump, until it pumps clean. It could be that the old soap is smelling after it sits in the pump for awhile. I know if you let it sit for long periods of time, without using it, like pushing it to the back of your cabinet and forgetting it is there, it takes on a terrible smell. Hope one of these helps you.My hand soap smells after putting it in a pump, what the heck?
Believe it or not soap has a shelf life and it sounds like the soap that was left in the container went rancid. Clean the pump,plastic tube and container with dish washing liquid and rinse with some white vinegar and then water.
Could be a chemical reaction caused by the soap and something on the ceramic.
try buying a new glass soap dispenser and see if that helps.
First, look on the bottom of your decorative hand pump, and see where it was made. Maybe it was made with a chemical that reacts with the soap. Could even be lead. Second, do you rinse it out every time, before refilling? If not, do that, rinse in hot water and pump hot water through the pump, until it pumps clean. It could be that the old soap is smelling after it sits in the pump for awhile. I know if you let it sit for long periods of time, without using it, like pushing it to the back of your cabinet and forgetting it is there, it takes on a terrible smell. Hope one of these helps you.My hand soap smells after putting it in a pump, what the heck?
Believe it or not soap has a shelf life and it sounds like the soap that was left in the container went rancid. Clean the pump,plastic tube and container with dish washing liquid and rinse with some white vinegar and then water.
Could be a chemical reaction caused by the soap and something on the ceramic.
try buying a new glass soap dispenser and see if that helps.
Does bar soap or liquid hand soap go bad? Why? Thanks?
Why? Did it taste different the last time you ate some?
How long will the soap last?
I was wondering how long my home made soap will last? I make soaps with milk and oats, and sometimes fruit and veggie juice. I was reading some soap pages on the net and it said that a lot of veggie made soaps (olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, etc) don't last as long (a few weeks or so). I wanted to make some soaps as gifts for the family and I want them to be able to last at least a year or more, how would I accomplish this???
You're talking about how long they will stay good in storage? At first I thought you meant in use... but I think you mean how long before they might go bad when stored. If you are making gifts, I would not make them way in advance because the fragrances will fade over time. It's better to time your soapmaking so that the soap is well cured but not old when you give it if possible... maybe make it two months in advance of giving it (you could do six weeks, I'm just tossing out a number there). If you want soap that will keep longer in storage, the following will help that to happen:
Don't go overboard with lye discounting/superfatting... Personally, I would not go higher than 5% lye discount. Accurate measuring is important here.
Don't fill your soap with too many unsaponifiable ingredients... like plant or vegetable fiber, fruits, etc. Those can go bad in storage and sometimes even mold if the chunks are very large. Small bits of dried herb should be okay if you don't overload the soap with it.
It would appear that you should avoid superfatting at trace. If fats added then don't get well blended before the soap is poured, they may be more inclined to go bad during storage. I prefer to put all my oils in at the beginning and only add fragrances and additives (like color, herbs) if needed at the end.
Don't store your soaps in airtight conditions. A semi-closed environment that gets a bit of air is good. That way they will be less inclined to sweat in storage but won't lose so much fragrance as they can if given total open air. I would not wrap them until it is close to the time you are going to give them as gifts. They continue to lose moisture for a long time and will keep shrinking (less and less but enough for labels to loosen, for example).
Soap that was made with no lye discount (and we are assuming is still balanced and not lye heavy) will keep for a LONG time without any rancidity. It might lose its smell over time and get hard as a rock, but will still be good soap. Whenever you add extra fat for mildness, you are lessening the longevity of your bars. If you plan to use them in short order, this is not a problem and most people use their soap within a year or two. I've heard of boxed up soap being found in old houses and still being good after who knows how long! Amazing.
Good luck! I hope this helps!
...It's possible that thing you read was in reference to how long the soap lasts when being used. Some all vegetable soaps will soften and melt down quicker in the dish than soaps made with beef tallow, for instance. Palm oil helps all-vegetable soaps to be hard and longer lasting. That in addition to coconut are good to blend with a conditioning oil such as olive.Does bar soap or liquid hand soap go bad? Why? Thanks?
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Does bar soap or liquid hand soap go bad? Why? Thanks?
i don't think that it does
if u dont put a cover on it or change it every now and than it will collect bacteria that is very bad for ur skin and others
Only after a few millenia. The glycerine and fats in modern soaps does not go rancid because of the manufacturing process involving chemical stabilizers. The polymer chains are mostly carbon based, so its halflife would be a VERY, VERY long time.cream treatment
How long will the soap last?
I was wondering how long my home made soap will last? I make soaps with milk and oats, and sometimes fruit and veggie juice. I was reading some soap pages on the net and it said that a lot of veggie made soaps (olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, etc) don't last as long (a few weeks or so). I wanted to make some soaps as gifts for the family and I want them to be able to last at least a year or more, how would I accomplish this???
You're talking about how long they will stay good in storage? At first I thought you meant in use... but I think you mean how long before they might go bad when stored. If you are making gifts, I would not make them way in advance because the fragrances will fade over time. It's better to time your soapmaking so that the soap is well cured but not old when you give it if possible... maybe make it two months in advance of giving it (you could do six weeks, I'm just tossing out a number there). If you want soap that will keep longer in storage, the following will help that to happen:
Don't go overboard with lye discounting/superfatting... Personally, I would not go higher than 5% lye discount. Accurate measuring is important here.
Don't fill your soap with too many unsaponifiable ingredients... like plant or vegetable fiber, fruits, etc. Those can go bad in storage and sometimes even mold if the chunks are very large. Small bits of dried herb should be okay if you don't overload the soap with it.
It would appear that you should avoid superfatting at trace. If fats added then don't get well blended before the soap is poured, they may be more inclined to go bad during storage. I prefer to put all my oils in at the beginning and only add fragrances and additives (like color, herbs) if needed at the end.
Don't store your soaps in airtight conditions. A semi-closed environment that gets a bit of air is good. That way they will be less inclined to sweat in storage but won't lose so much fragrance as they can if given total open air. I would not wrap them until it is close to the time you are going to give them as gifts. They continue to lose moisture for a long time and will keep shrinking (less and less but enough for labels to loosen, for example).
Soap that was made with no lye discount (and we are assuming is still balanced and not lye heavy) will keep for a LONG time without any rancidity. It might lose its smell over time and get hard as a rock, but will still be good soap. Whenever you add extra fat for mildness, you are lessening the longevity of your bars. If you plan to use them in short order, this is not a problem and most people use their soap within a year or two. I've heard of boxed up soap being found in old houses and still being good after who knows how long! Amazing.
Good luck! I hope this helps!
...It's possible that thing you read was in reference to how long the soap lasts when being used. Some all vegetable soaps will soften and melt down quicker in the dish than soaps made with beef tallow, for instance. Palm oil helps all-vegetable soaps to be hard and longer lasting. That in addition to coconut are good to blend with a conditioning oil such as olive.Does bar soap or liquid hand soap go bad? Why? Thanks?
You're welcome. Report Abuse
Does bar soap or liquid hand soap go bad? Why? Thanks?
i don't think that it does
if u dont put a cover on it or change it every now and than it will collect bacteria that is very bad for ur skin and others
Only after a few millenia. The glycerine and fats in modern soaps does not go rancid because of the manufacturing process involving chemical stabilizers. The polymer chains are mostly carbon based, so its halflife would be a VERY, VERY long time.
Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
I am allergic to sulfa of ANY kind! As a consumer I have to stand there and read the ingredients on all of my bathing products.
I have to spend 75% more on the products that DON'T use it in the products.
So far I have only found 1 name brand that does Not use Sulfa and that is J.A.S.O.N.
do any of you know of any more brands that do not contain Laural sulfates?Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
its basically used to strip dirt and oil from your hair all these shampoos are sulfate free and you should be able to get them in the chemist
mastey haircare
matrix
burt's bees
woodys
redken
pureology
abba
most baby shampoos are sulfate free too if you wanna buy one online try here
http://www.naturesstyle.com/
oir if you go to http://www.folica.com you can buy all the shampoos i listed above and their fairly cheapWhy are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
Sodium lauryl sulphate is used to keep all the ingredients together (emulsifying).
I have to spend 75% more on the products that DON'T use it in the products.
So far I have only found 1 name brand that does Not use Sulfa and that is J.A.S.O.N.
do any of you know of any more brands that do not contain Laural sulfates?Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
its basically used to strip dirt and oil from your hair all these shampoos are sulfate free and you should be able to get them in the chemist
mastey haircare
matrix
burt's bees
woodys
redken
pureology
abba
most baby shampoos are sulfate free too if you wanna buy one online try here
http://www.naturesstyle.com/
oir if you go to http://www.folica.com you can buy all the shampoos i listed above and their fairly cheapWhy are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
Sodium lauryl sulphate is used to keep all the ingredients together (emulsifying).
How to wash your hands without soap residue going into the tank?
How are you suppose to wash your hands so whatever is on your hands doesn't go into the tank and harm your fish without the soap residue going in and harming fish?! Do they sell a soap that's safe for fish?How to wash your hands without soap residue going into the tank?
Once you've washed your hands with soap just rinse them very very well and then dry. Should be fine. I've never had a problem with my tanks and always rinse my hands very well before going on to stick my hands in a tank.How to wash your hands without soap residue going into the tank?
You can wash your hands with soap, but make sure it's not a concentrate soap or one with moisturizers in it. A plain antibacterial soap is just fine.
Make sure to rinse extremely well, even under the fingernails before putting your hands in tank.
I personally use Dial soaps and have never had a problem, however I've noticed with Ivory dish washing soap, it's so concentrated that even if it feels like you've rinsed your hand thoroughly, there is still residue.
I have no idea if there is a soap safe for fish, but once you are careful in rinsing your hands thoroughly and use plain soap, your fine.
As others have said, as long as you rinse very well, you should be fine. Alternately, I have seen rubber gloves made for working in the tank. They go all the way to the shoulder! This is an option if you are very worried about it.
dont use soap just wash them well under warm water
Once you've washed your hands with soap just rinse them very very well and then dry. Should be fine. I've never had a problem with my tanks and always rinse my hands very well before going on to stick my hands in a tank.How to wash your hands without soap residue going into the tank?
You can wash your hands with soap, but make sure it's not a concentrate soap or one with moisturizers in it. A plain antibacterial soap is just fine.
Make sure to rinse extremely well, even under the fingernails before putting your hands in tank.
I personally use Dial soaps and have never had a problem, however I've noticed with Ivory dish washing soap, it's so concentrated that even if it feels like you've rinsed your hand thoroughly, there is still residue.
I have no idea if there is a soap safe for fish, but once you are careful in rinsing your hands thoroughly and use plain soap, your fine.
As others have said, as long as you rinse very well, you should be fine. Alternately, I have seen rubber gloves made for working in the tank. They go all the way to the shoulder! This is an option if you are very worried about it.
dont use soap just wash them well under warm water
DO YOU CARE IF YOUR HAND SOAP IS ANTl-BACTERIAL OR NOT......?
I TOTALLY do! I have a 6-year old who NEEDS it! =)DO YOU CARE IF YOUR HAND SOAP IS ANTl-BACTERIAL OR NOT......?
I just use whatever my wife brings home from Costco. I don't particularly care one way or the other.DO YOU CARE IF YOUR HAND SOAP IS ANTl-BACTERIAL OR NOT......?
the best way to prevent illness and diseases is simple. hand washing.. sing row row row your boat.
you need to sanitize door knobs, telephones and faucets on a regular bases
I work in rehabilitation center with fragile people. I seldom get sick, just like school kids stuff gets passed around........
teaching your child to wash his hands and why will save you and them a lot of grief....... transmission from one portal to another. such a simple but important thing.......... SMART MOM CONGRATS!
I love anti-bacterial soaps. wipes and sprays!
Yes, I'm a clean freak and if I can get it cleaner then I'm sold.
just ordinary soap is all thats needed!!
man got by without that soap til now
wont it make kids weak %26amp; very easy to pick up bugs outside the home,
they are scaring the Mothers of today i think :)
Yes I do
Yes l sure do.
yeah, I want it to kill germs
Yes ma'am!!!!!
We get it, but it is for the kids... I don't care myself.
YES I always buy Anti-Bacterial soap. We have a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old.
Dish soap AND hand soap IS fer sure! If they had anti-bacterial toilet paper..i'd buy it too! LOL
no I dont most bacteria have been exposed to it for so long anti bacterial soap is the same as normal soap anymore
I just use whatever my wife brings home from Costco. I don't particularly care one way or the other.DO YOU CARE IF YOUR HAND SOAP IS ANTl-BACTERIAL OR NOT......?
the best way to prevent illness and diseases is simple. hand washing.. sing row row row your boat.
you need to sanitize door knobs, telephones and faucets on a regular bases
I work in rehabilitation center with fragile people. I seldom get sick, just like school kids stuff gets passed around........
teaching your child to wash his hands and why will save you and them a lot of grief....... transmission from one portal to another. such a simple but important thing.......... SMART MOM CONGRATS!
I love anti-bacterial soaps. wipes and sprays!
Yes, I'm a clean freak and if I can get it cleaner then I'm sold.
just ordinary soap is all thats needed!!
man got by without that soap til now
wont it make kids weak %26amp; very easy to pick up bugs outside the home,
they are scaring the Mothers of today i think :)
Yes I do
Yes l sure do.
yeah, I want it to kill germs
Yes ma'am!!!!!
We get it, but it is for the kids... I don't care myself.
YES I always buy Anti-Bacterial soap. We have a 1 yr old and a 3 yr old.
Dish soap AND hand soap IS fer sure! If they had anti-bacterial toilet paper..i'd buy it too! LOL
no I dont most bacteria have been exposed to it for so long anti bacterial soap is the same as normal soap anymore
Science porjects ideas about hand sanitizer versus soap?
have several people put lotion on their hands and before the lotion dries give them glitter to rub into their hands.....the lotion will make the glitter stick
have some people wash their hands with just water
have some wash with soap and cold water
have some wash with soap and really warm water
have others just use hand sanatizer...
glitter represents germs
Warm soapy water should work best
have some people wash their hands with just water
have some wash with soap and cold water
have some wash with soap and really warm water
have others just use hand sanatizer...
glitter represents germs
Warm soapy water should work best
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