Question

Alcohol-based hand sanitizer DOES NOT substitute for proper handwashing since it
does not remove the surface dirt.
True or false?

Answer 1

False. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can effectively kill many types of germs and bacteria on the hands, even if there is surface dirt present. While handwashing with soap and water is generally recommended when hands are visibly dirty, hand sanitizer can still be an effective substitute in situations where soap and water are not readily available.