What is Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Clean Hands Pure Heart hand sanitizer provides effective hand hygiene when washing is inconvenient, or facilities aren’t available.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the best way to prevent the spread of germs is hand washing and hand sanitizing. Clean Hands Pure Heart instantly kills germs, helping to prevent the spread of disease. Clean Hands Pure Heart helps stop germs wherever you are…at work, home, traveling, shopping, or anywhere that you may go.
Unlike alcohol based products, which may contain as much as 70% alcohol, Clean Hands Pure Heart is alcohol free and non-flammable. You will see Clean Hands Pure Heart at businesses, medical clinics, food preparation services, airlines, and in schools; any place where people gather and when hygiene and fire safety are primary concerns.
Because Clean Hands Pure Heart is alcohol free and contains natural emollients, Clean Hands Pure Heart softens skin like a lotion. There is no need to worry about skin irritation or “that sticky residue” common with other hand sanitizers. Clean Hands Pure Heart patented, gentle formulation ensures that the repeated use of Clean Hands Pure Heart will leave your skin noticeably softer at the end of the day.
Clean Hands Pure Heart is very economical. Clean Hands Pure Heart provides more than three times the number of applications of comparable size alcohol gel sanitizers. However, it is gentle enough for daily use even on the sensitive skin of children.
Where can I buy Clean Hands Pure Heart?
See the Clean Hands Pure Heart website for this information.
What is the proper way to wash your hands?
Step 1: Make sure the paper towel is ready so you won’t have to touch the dispenser after your hands are already clean.
Step 2: Turn on the water and get your hands wet.
Step 3: Get some soap and wash your hands vigorously. Remember to get between your fingers and under your fingernails. Keep washing for 10-15 seconds.
Step 4: Then rinse your hands under the warm water until the soap is completely gone.
Step 5: Grab your paper towel and thoroughly dry your hands.
Step 6: Use your paper towel to turn off the water faucets.
Step 7: Finally, use your paper towel to open the restroom door and then put your paper towel in the nearest trashcan.
When and where should I use Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Anytime you need to clean your hands, for example, before eating, after sneezing or coughing, when handling money, after changing diapers, and after handling pets. Use Clean Hands Pure Heart anytime soap and water are inconvenient, or unavailable.
How do I use Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Apply as directed, and use the same technique to rub in Clean Hands Pure Heart as you do to thoroughly wash your hands with soap. Be sure to cover the palms, back of hands, between fingers, around the fingernails, and clean under the fingertips by rubbing against the palm of the opposite hand.
What are the advantages of an Alcohol-Free Sanitizer?
Clean Hands Pure Heart is alcohol free and therefore has none of the ill effects associated with alcohol-gel sanitizers. Research from several studies has concluded that the frequent use of alcohol based sanitizers actually increases the number of bacteria on the skin.
Alcohol gels and rubs strip away the skin’s natural oils and severely dry the skin with repeated use. This effect has many negative implications that reduce the effectiveness of alcohol based products in real world environments. For example, users of alcohol based products often complain of the drying and irritation resulting from prolonged use, and are therefore prone to avoid their repeated use. Additionally, alcohol based products not only dry the skin, but also cause the formation of small cracks in the skin increasing the skin’s capacity to trap and carry disease-causing germs.
Alcohol begins evaporating from the skin almost immediately after it is applied. Upon evaporation of the alcohol, its germ killing power is gone, leaving the skin dry, chapped, and susceptible to infection.
Alcohol based sanitizers contain as much as 70% ethyl alcohol, and therefore are highly flammable. In contrast, Clean Hands Pure Heart contains no alcohol and is non-flammable. Today, Clean Hands Pure Heart is present in commercial passenger aircraft, elementary schools, public recreation areas, and many other environments where fire safety, as well as hygiene is primary concerns.
Unlike alcohol, Clean Hands Pure Heart will not sting or burn when it comes in contact with small cuts and scrapes. The patented SAB delivery system found in Clean Hands Pure Heart actually has a soothing effect on small cuts and abrasions.
What is the germ-killing ingredient in Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Clean Hands Pure Heart contains the germ-killing ingredient Benzalkonium ( ben-zal-coney-um) chloride, or BAC. This antiseptic has been used for over 60 years in hospitals and doctors offices. It is approved for safety and effectiveness in antiseptic applications ranging from skin treatments for minor irritations (e.g. Bactine®) to surface sanitizers (e.g. Lysol®). It has even been approved by the FDA for use as a germ-killing ingredient in mouthwashes.
What is Woodward’s patented SAB delivery system?
Woodward Laboratories’ patented SAB technology is comprised of Surfactants, the would healing agent Allantoin, and Benzalkonium Chloride. SAB technology is unique and the key to Clean Hands Pure Heart’s superior efficacy as an antimicrobial instant hand sanitizer.
While there are other BAC containing products available, they do not contain Woodward’s patented SAB technology. Furthermore, these less effective products do not meet the FDA performance standard for healthcare personnel hand washing. BAC is an environment-sensitive molecule and not all BAC formulations are effective at killing germs in real world environments. In many cases, these less robust formulations can even impede the effectiveness of the BAC molecule.
What is a film former, like Allantoin? What does it do?
Film formers like Allantoin is a naturally occurring botanical substance that aids in healing dry, chapped, and damaged skin. While it softens skin, it aids in the removal of dead skin cells and enhancing moisture. Allantoin binds with and protects living skin cells, leaving the unwanted germs exposed to the germ-killing ingredient in Clean Hands Pure Heart. The addition of Allantoin in Clean Hands Pure Heart makes it beneficial to the skin, while improving Clean Hands Pure Heart’s effectiveness.
If I can still smell the hand sanitizer does that mean it is still working?
Once an alcohol-based sanitizer has evaporated, its killing power is gone. Some brands of alcohol-based sanitizers add heavy fragrance to the formulas to try and give a sense of security to the unwary consumer…(“as long as I can smell it, it must still be working”)…however, as soon as the alcohol has evaporated, it is no longer killing germs.
Clean Hands Pure Heart, when absorbed, leaves no detectable fragrance from perfumes because it contains none. However, Clean Hands Pure Heart has a proven persistence of activity, which means it continues to work, with repeated use, even after it is absorbed.
Why does skin become softer with repeated use of Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Clean Hands Pure Heart is formulated to be highly beneficial to the skin. It does not break down the skin’s natural water barrier, as do alcohol-containing products; instead, Clean Hands Pure Heart protects the barrier and helps preserve the skin’s natural oils. Clean Hands Pure Heart contains Allantoin, a natural emollient and skin softener that helps the skin stay healthy especially with repeated use.
Does Clean Hands Pure Heart work better with repeated use? Why?
Yes. Clean Hands Pure Heart’s performance not only exceeds FDA standards, but its effectiveness actually improves with repeated use. This unique formula does not contain alcohol, and will not dry or irritate the skin. The germ-killing action of Clean Hands Pure Heart is persistent, which means its effect continues even after the product has been absorbed into the hands.
Alcohol based sanitizers have emollients. Do they work as well as Clean Hands Pure Heart to keep skin soft and smooth?
Repeated use of alcohol based hand sanitizers leaves the skin dry and actually more susceptible to invasion by disease-causing germs. Some makers of alcohol sanitizers have added emollients, such as Aloe Vera, to try and reduce the drying effect of the alcohol. However, the emollients remain on the skin after the alcohol has evaporated, and these emollients become sticky. The remaining emollient is sticky, unpleasant to feel, and can be transferred to food. The sticky emollient residue can actually become a “germ magnet” and collect germs from surrounding surfaces. A better solution for disinfecting is the unique germ-killing, alcohol-free formula found in Clean Hands Pure Heart that leaves the skin cleaner and softer with repeated use.
Is Clean Hands Pure Heart supposed to be mixed with water or diluted before use?
No. Clean Hands Pure Heart is designed to be used as is- right from the bottle- anywhere, anytime.
Is Clean Hands Pure Heart safe to use right before eating?
Absolutely,Clean Hands Pure Heart is meant to be left on the skin until it is absorbed, usually 15 to 20 seconds. Used as directed, Clean Hands Pure Heart will not transfer to food.
The National Food Safety Database section on hand sanitizers requires that “an antimicrobial product applied to the hands is both safe and effective when applied to human skin, and that it be a safe food additive when applied to bare hands that will come into direct contact with food.” Clean Hands Pure Heart meets these requirements.
Can Clean Hands Pure Heart be used in the classroom?
You can find Clean Hands Pure Heart in classrooms across the country. During cold and flu seasons, Woodward Laboratories, Inc. completed studies of the effectiveness of Clean Hands Pure Heart at reducing illness absenteeism in several elementary schools. The results of these studies showed that overall illness was reduced by as much as 42% compared to the control groups. The results prove that Clean Hands Pure Heart is effective at reducing costly absences due to gastrointestinal or respiratory illnesses even in the environment where germs are shared very freely and often. The Simple As ABC, “ Always Be Clean” Hand Hygiene Program® was developed to provide a complete educational program about germs, transmission and the whys and wherefores of proper hand hygiene. The multi-media program is provided to schools at no charge.
What can I do as a parent, teacher, and school health professional?
Set a good example, and let your children see you practice good hand hygiene. Reinforce the importance of hand hygiene at home and in the classroom. Contact your school principal to discuss:
- The impact of illness absenteeism on academic performance and school funding
- The availability of hand washing facilities, and implementing use of Clean Hands Pure Heart alcohol-free, non-flammable sanitizer with Simple As ABC Hand Hygiene Program
Is Clean Hands Pure Heart made by any other company?
No. Clean Hands Pure Heart is formulated from original and patented technology exclusively manufactured by Woodward Laboratories, Inc., a leading researcher and developer of highly effective, quality germ-killing products for skin and nails.
Aside from our alcohol-free hand sanitizer being safer to use when compared to alcohol-based products, and the fact that Clean Hands Pure Heart is 2x-3x more cost effective when compared to legacy, alcohol-based products such as Purell, why use Clean Hands Pure Heart brand alcohol-free, rinse free, fragrance free hand sanitizers vs. traditional alcohol-based products?
When recognizing that proper hand hygiene is the best way to mitigate exposure to cold and flu, and the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses, we believe that washing hands with the appropriate soap and water is the first line of defense. But we find ourselves in situations where washing with soap and water is not convenient.
There are two choices to make when selecting a hand sanitizer. The legacy, alcohol-based, icky gel, flammable, toxic, and funny smelling product, or alternative, non-alcohol products such as Clean Hands Pure Heart.
Clean Hands Pure Heart soft foam formula works better than alcohol-based gels; our alcohol-free formula is well-documented with regard to effectiveness at killing a wide spectrum of pathogens. Unlike alcohol-based products, our antiseptic formula is non-irritating , the rinse free antibacterial penetrates dirt (alcohol does not penetrate dirt) and it provides extended persistency, whereas alcohol stops being effective within seconds after applying.
Clean Hands Pure Heart is antiseptic and hypoallergenic; it can safely be applied to scrapes and cuts without causing sting.
Clean Hands Pure Heart is 2x-3x MORE COST EFFECTIVE than alcohol-based gels. This means that if Comparing bottle sizes, a 3.4oz bottle of Clean Hands Pure Heart will last upwards of three times longer Vs alcohol based products. Why? Because alcohol based products lose their effectiveness within seconds after applying and Clean Hands Pure Heart foam format dispenses the recommended volume for each application.
Unlike alcohol-based products within both consumer and institutional settings (Purell, GermX and others), Clean Hands Pure Heart does not introduce dry and irritated skin.
Clean Hands Pure Heart is non-flammable , non-toxic and PROTECTS the skin. On the other hand, alcohol-based products are notorious for destroying protective skin cells, they are infamous for introducing flash point (flammability) risk, and they can cause infection, whether as a result of dry/irritated skin, or if applied to open cuts or abrasions. For kids or adults, this is a sensation that is Not Popular.
Clean Hands Pure Heart is Kosher-certified and Sharia compliant, making these products that much more compelling for a variety of venues.
Where is Clean Hands Pure Heart manufactured?
In cGMP and FDA certified aseptic facilities filling facilities that are continuously monitored and conform to ISO 13485 guidelines.
Why does the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and, as a result, certain “local public officials”, seem to “recommend” alcohol-based gels when washing with soap and water is not available, but these “experts” make little mention of safer, equally-effective, NON-ALCOHOL hand sanitizer products that have come to market in recent years?
Since the late 1990’s, instead of performing their own due diligence, most “experts” have simply deferred to the CDC’s 50-page “hand hygiene guideline” for guidance on the topic of hand sanitizers. The CDC manual, initially written in 1996 exclusively for professional health care workers within hospital settings, does include caveats and cautionary statements with regard to the dangers of alcohol-based sanitizers, but merely provides a one-sentence reference to “emerging non-alcohol hand sanitizer alternatives.” The CDC document, now 14-years old, down-played focus on non-alcohol sanitizers and stated: “there is not enough current evidence with regard to non-alcohol products…”; despite the fact that most of those products were known to use active ingredients that conform to FDA monographs governing OTC antibacterial and antiseptic products.
In September 2009, the CDC issued a memorandum acknowledging that public schools and universities throughout the country have since come to their own conclusions re: the inappropriateness of alcohol-based sanitizers, and to embrace non-alcohol hand sanitizing products. Worth pointing out to the reader, these decisions to ban alcohol hand sanitizers, and to embrace non-alcohol products have been made in the midst of one of the most publicized pandemics in modern history.
The excerpt to CDC’s memo:
Influenza may spread via contaminated hands or inanimate objects that become contaminated with influenza viruses. CDC recommends that students and staff be encouraged to wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing…If soap and water are not available, and if alcohol-based products are not allowed in the school, other HAND SANITIZERS THAT DO NOT CONTAIN ALCOHOL MAY BE USEFUL…”
A small step for non-alcohol hand sanitizer makers, but a large step for a government agency that is as difficult to turn as a battleship might be.
What is the main ingredient in Clean Hands Pure Heart?
Clean Hands Pure Heart’s active ingredient is Benzalknoium Chloride (aka BAC), long considered by medical professionals for being one of the safest organic compounds. BAC has been used for the past 40 years in a wide variety of consumer and health care-related antiseptic and antibacterial products, including Bactine antiseptic, Johnson and Johnson’s Band-Aid brand foaming antiseptic, and most spermicidal foams. Clean Hands Pure Heart ingredients: Active Ingredient: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% Inactive ingredient: Aqua Cocamidopropyl Betaine Propylene Glycol Glycerin Cetrimonium Chloride Cocamidopropylamine Oxide Triethanolamine Citric Acid
Why is Clean Hands Pure Heart better that alcohol-based products?
1) While not a “drug” Clean Hands Pure Heart is effective against a
broad spectrum of commonly transmitted germs and viruses within seconds.
Clean Hands Pure Heart kills a broad spectrum of common germs that may
cause illness. Germ kill has been demonstrated in laboratory tests of
common bacteria, viruses and fungi. The FDA does not currently allow
makers of instant hand sanitizers to make claims against specific types
of pathogens due to FDA concern that consumers will presume that the
particular illness caused by these germs will be completely prevented
through use of the product. Because germs can be spread in a number
of ways, no maker of these products can provide complete guarantees.
That said, we maintain that proper hand hygiene is one of the most important
tools to prevent the spread of illness. This is why the CDC and various
other organizations recommend hand-washing or use of appropriate hand
sanitizers, when soap and water is not available.
2) Greater Effectiveness. Alcohol-based products lose their effectiveness
within seconds of being applied to the skin; Clean Hands Pure Heart
remains active well after being applied to the hands (or feet) and leaves
the skin feeling soft. Clean Hands Pure Heart is both antiseptic and
hypoallergenic; a benefit not included with alcohol-based products.
3) Safer4Kids- Alcohol-Free, Rinse-Free, Dye Free and Fragrance Free
Foaming Clean Hands Pure Heart is non-toxic and not dangerous for kids
or adults (when properly applied).
Does Clean Hands Pure Heart contain soap?
No.
Is Clean Hands Pure Heart better than antibacterial soap?
Independent lab tests have demonstrated that Clean Hands Pure Heart is more effective against a broad spectrum of viruses and bacteria than any other antimicrobial active ingredients found in these soaps.
How often should Clean Hands Pure Heart be used?
As frequently as you like.
Will Clean Hands Pure Heart stain floors, carpets, fabrics or other surfaces?
No. And Clean Hands Pure Heart will NOT cause nail polish to be removed either. Alcohol-based products are infamous for staining, and, as widely known throughout the hospital industry, alcohol hand sanitizers, when dripped on to the floor, actually break up floor wax.
Does Clean Hands Pure Heart damage jewelry?
No.
Why do we say Alcohol-Based products are bad?
Toxic. According to a 2007 report published by the American Association of Poison Control Centers, in 2006 there were approximately 12,000 incidents of alcohol-poisoning directly attributed to alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Flammable. You do not need to test this at home to appreciate the fact that alcohol gels, foams, and sprays are flammable. A quick search on YouTube.com will reveal any number of very creative ways in which kids, teens, and others are re-purposing alcohol hand sanitizers. Its no wonder that the FDA, the CDC, EPA and other government agencies all insert warnings into their respective documents cautioning against where and how alcohol-based (and fragrance-based) cleaning and sanitizing products should be used. Risk of Infection. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer products can actually introduce infection, including when applied to open cuts.
What happens if Clean Hands Pure Heart is accidentally ingested?
Clean Hands Pure Heart is non-toxic, but in such circumstances, we recommend contacting a health care professional or local Poison Control Center for guidance.
How much does Clean Hands Pure Heart cost?
MSRP for the most popular consumer sizes 3.4oz and 8.45oz is $3.49 and 5.49, respectively. Cost per dime-sized application equates to less than a penny per day; a small investment to help keep you protected against potentially dangerous germs and viruses.
