Thorough handwashing is the most effective way to clean your hands but hand sanitiser can also be effective if you don’t have access to soap and water. Make sure you cover all of your hands with the sanitiser and allow to dry. Be aware that hand sanitiser is not effective against the gastro causing norovirus which is commonly spread in enclosed spaces such as aged care, child care, workplaces and cruise ships, in these places handwashing is the best control. Learn more about the effectiveness of handwashing v sanitiser