- Hand gel is useful when in a hurry.
- Hand gel should not be used on soiled hands or when supporting someone with diarrhoea and/or vomiting.
- When using hand gel, the same movements need to be followed as with hand washing.
- The duration needs to be 20-30 seconds.
- Handwashing with good technique is just as good as using hand gel – you do not need to do both
