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Everyone who comes to my house in the winter is greeted with this.
I mean that literally. It’s hanging off the front door knob.
If you do not use it, you are either foolish, or deluded or quite possibly both. Anyone who lives with children who are in grade school — or preschool, or in playgroup, or who ever darken the door of a McDonald’s ballpit – all of these people know that the indoor play season is one ripe with germies and creepy crawlies of all kind. Hand sanitizer Must. Be. Used.
[NB: My husband, Paul, also recommends one of these. He’s become an evangelist for these things. Oh, and for people the web over who are typing comments right now about the virtues of good ole’ soap and water, I get it, okay? But sanitizer beats the line to the ladies room...]
If anyone knows of a hand sanitizer that is nice smelling, doesn’t turn your skin into ash, and is maybe even affordable, please let me know. The best recommendation will receive a complimentary Magpie-Girl magnet! Which isn’t actually strong enough to affix a crayon drawing to the fridge, but is kinda cute because it has my little birdie on it! (Guess who discovered printable magnet paper! Oh, the cleverness of me.)
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I tend to use soap and water, but I don’t have children. When I travel in Kyrgyzstan I’ve used Purrell as you do, but have been on the lookout for an all natural version and here it is: CleanWell. They use all natural ingredients and make their ingredients available to see (some don’t!) They don’t use alcohol, so it shouldn’t dry out your hands like the others and they don’t use artificial fragrances, instead they use thyme and other herbs. I haven’t tried it yet, but will buy some before this summer rolls around. Here’s the link: http://www.cleanwelltoday.com/
I use GermX, religiously, we have a bottle in each vehicle, I carry one in my purse, my son and daughter-in-law each keep one at their desk at work.
It is cheaper than Purell, I don’t know about smelling better, it doesn’t seem to dry my skin but then I use tons of lotion, too..
so, one out of three ain’t bad.
Hi! I’m also a mommy of two little ones…we have been using Softsoap and the one I love the most are the Bath & Body Works Gels. Love your blog. : )
Hello, I am the typical mister mom. I have been looking for hand sanitizers that my kids could use as well. Alcohol dries my hands plus it is … way too dangerous! Have you seen those videos on u-tube? So no Germx nor Purell. Others have this nasty chemical Benzethonium Chloride. Cleanwell sounds like a good alternative, plus it looks very environmentally and kids friendly. It’s worth trying! Thanks for the tip Jamie.
Mabelle: I love your art! I can’t help it: Softsoap uses triclosan, another nasty chemical. Sorry!
An illustration of “deadly” Purell:
http://video.msn.com/v/us/msnbc.htm?g=bc1f4bf9-6b2c-4836-a5d4-e1477d9dcf48&f=00&fg=email
Cheers girls! We’ve got safe alternatives! I am waiting for my order to arrive.
Maxim.
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