If soap and water are not available, what can clean your hands?

Use alcohol based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.

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  3. Alcohol based sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol ✔

Why: An alcohol based sanitizer can reduce germs when hands are not visibly dirty. Use enough to wet your hands.

Huh, didn't know that: Sanitizer does not remove dirt or visible blood.

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Answer: Alcohol based sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. An alcohol based sanitizer can reduce germs when hands are not visibly dirty. Use enough to wet your hands.

  1. CDC About Handwashing www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/about
    use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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