Question

when was hand sanitiser invented

Answer 1

Hand sanitizers, as we know them today, were developed in the late 20th century. The first commercially available hand sanitizer was introduced in the 1980s. Specifically, the product was formulated by a company called Gold Line and became more popular in healthcare settings. However, the concept of using alcohol-based solutions for hand disinfection has roots that go back further, as alcohol has been used for its antiseptic properties for many years. The widespread use of hand sanitizers in public and personal hygiene practices increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic starting in early 2020.