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Back to school

Going back to school also means getting back into good habits. PRODERPHARMACARE® helps you create safer learning environments.
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Clean hands also teach good manners.

September brings with it a fresh start. Pupils return, teachers come back, the kitchen teams get to work, activities start up again, break times come to life and the canteens buzz with activity.

With all this, the little gestures that make up the daily routine in any school return. We open doors, share tables, use the toilets, handle food, touch materials and shake hands. In all these moments, one thing is almost always present: our skin.

It is not about turning schools, nurseries or universities into hospital-like environments. It is about something much simpler: making sure that handwashing and care are easy, accessible and second nature for young and old alike.

When the habit starts in the bathroom.​

We all know we need to wash our hands. Sometimes, the difficult part is turning that knowledge into a habit. In an educational setting, the key is making the right behaviour the easiest option. A washbasin equipped with water, soap, a suitable dispensing system and an effective drying method encourages people to use it. A gentle product on the skin helps to ensure that frequent handwashing isn’t seen as a nuisance.

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Hand hygiene is specifically important after using the toilet, before eating and during food-handling activities. In school kitchens and canteens, moreover, proper handwashing is an essential barrier against cross-contamination.

PRODERPHARMACARE® places particular emphasis on this approach: combining products, application systems, training and best practice to make hygiene a continuous process. Through our Skin Safety Collectivities Programme, we highlight the importance of hand hygiene and skin care with products and dispensing systems tailored to each environment.

Bathrooms, classrooms and kitchens: every space needs its own solution.​

Not every area within a facility has the same hygiene requirements. In nursery bathrooms, for example, you need products for frequent handwashing that also care for the children’s skin. In primary and secondary schools, dispensers must be easy to use, durable and able to withstand constant use.

In contrast, commercial kitchen requirements are different. Hands come into direct contact with food, utensils and surfaces; for this reason, hygiene protocols must be an integral part of the daily routine. This is where a professional solution can make all the difference.

PRODERPHARMACARE® product range offers hygiene and skin protection products, as well as dispensing systems, designed for a variety of communal settings. Its solutions include Sanit DERMO, a frequent handwashing gel, along with specific hygiene and disinfection products, combined with dispensers and holders that make them easier to use and help control consumption.

For certain disinfection requirements, Sanit VIRUGEL has been proven effective against various microorganisms and is registered as a biocide by the AEMPS.

In the catering field, PRODERPHARMACARE® also offers products designed for hand hygiene in environments where food safety is paramount. These include Sanit FOAM CLEAN HA solutions, which are suitable for use when handling food, and PGS® Systems professional dispensing systems.

Bathrooms, classrooms and kitchens: every space needs its own solution.​

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PRODERPHARMACARE® believes that hand hygiene should not be viewed merely as a rule to be followed, but as a practice that should be promoted and established.

As with learning, hygiene is about providing the necessary means.

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Educational establishments have a great opportunity to make hygiene a learning experience. A child who learns to wash their hands before eating develops a lifelong habit. A teenager who understands why they must wash their hands after using the toilet begins to see the link between their behaviour and community respect. A worker who has the right resources is better able to follow the relevant protocols.

The aim is not to instil fear of microorganisms. We want to normalise a simple practice that reduces risks: soap and water when needed, the correct technique, thorough drying and, when the situation requires it and hands are not visibly dirty, a suitable hydroalcoholic solution. The PRODERPHARMACARE® Catalogue clearly explains the difference between handwashing and hand sanitising – two complementary practices that should not be confused.

As with learning, hygiene is about providing the necessary means.

What should a school check before the new term begins?

What should a school check before the new term begins?

Before the start of the new school year, headteachers, maintenance managers and procurement managers can carry out a brief check on the quality and availability of certain essential items:

  • Handwashing points: Are they located where they are actually needed?
  • Availability: Are soap and other hygiene products always available?
  • Dispensers: Do they work properly, and are they suitable for heavy use?
  • Kitchens: Are suitable products used for food handling?
  • Hand sanitiser stations: Is a hand sanitiser required?
  • Consumption: Does the system allow for the monitoring and optimisation of restocking?
  • Skin care: Are the products suitable for frequent use?
  • Habits: Do pupils and staff know when they should wash or sanitise their hands?
  • Maintenance: Is there a clear procedure for checking and restocking?
  • Training: Are there signs and/or standardised protocols in place to promote hand hygiene at the centre?

This brief audit can quickly identify shortcomings that, during the academic session, become recurring problems and even become more dangerous sources of infection for the student community, particularly in food-handling areas such as kitchens and canteens. These areas are particularly susceptible to food contamination.

We are your hygiene partner for educational establishments.

We are your hygiene partner for educational establishments.

For a procurement manager, selecting hygiene products shouldn’t be reduced to simply comparing product codes and prices. The decision must consider effectiveness, suitability for the intended use, consumption, ease of maintenance and the specific facility needs. PRODERPHARMACARE® can help you assess the needs of schools, nurseries, universities, canteens and commercial kitchens, and find professional hygiene and dispensing solutions tailored to each space.

Recommendations for schools and universities.

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Sanit DERMO FOAM

Hand hygiene foam.

Sanit DERMO es un gel dermprotector para la higiene de la piel.

Sanit DERMO

Frequent use hand gel.

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Sanit FOAM CLEAN HA

TOTAL HYGIENE Odour-absorbing cleansing foam.

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Sanit VIRUGEL

Antiseptic hydroalcoholic gel for healthy skin.

PGS 1000 wall-mounted dispenser for one-litre EH containers

PGS 1000

Wall dispenser for 1-litre containers.

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]]> ICU Intensive care specialist https://proderpharmacare.com/en/icu-intensive-care-specialist-experience/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:11:47 +0000 https://proderpharmacare.com/?p=28953 Dr Mariano Rinaudo talks about his vocation and emphasises the importance of antisepsis and hospital hygiene in his role as head of the ICU.

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ICU Intensive care specialist

Dr Mariano Rinaudo talks about his vocation and emphasises the importance of antisepsis and hospital hygiene in his role as head of the ICU.
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Dr. Mariano Rinaudo

Dr Mariano Rinaudo trained at the National University of Cuyo (Argentina), his home country, where he pursued a career as a specialist in Intensive Care Medicine and Internal Medicine. Since 2011, he has held a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Barcelona (UB), where he also completed master’s degrees and undertook teaching and research in critical care. Since then, he has worked in various hospitals and clinics in Barcelona. He is currently the Head of the ICU at Grup Clínica Girona.

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In this interview, he reflects on vocation, the pressures of patient care and the critical importance of hospital hygiene and high-quality antiseptics and disinfectant supplies as key elements in patient safety and infection prevention.

What does being a doctor mean to you, and what motivated you to choose this specialism?

—For me, being a doctor is a vocation; it’s a blend of science and humanity. What motivated me to choose Intensive Care Medicine was the desire to help people and their families during one of the most difficult times of their lives, as it is a constant struggle between life and death, and the uncertainty of how the patient will respond to the prescribed treatments. Despite being described in the medical literature, they do not work the same for everyone; the expression ‘one size fits all’ does not apply, which is why I believe that medicine has an artistic element to it.

How would you describe a day in the ICU?

—It depends on the audience it’s aimed at. For a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, healthcare assistant, etc.), I’d describe it as an intense day spent with patients, where things can change very rapidly; they may be stable one moment and then, at any moment, their condition may deteriorate, become unstable, and you have to be 100 per cent focused on that patient.
 
On the other hand, for anyone not involved in healthcare, I’d describe it as a day where you don’t know what’s going to happen, where uncertainty reigns, where you can’t predict what will happen in the next hour, and where there’s no monotony.
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In the ICU, where hygiene is key, how important do you consider the high-quality products used to be, whether they are biocides, disinfectants or cosmetics?​

—It is of the utmost importance, particularly disinfection, as it is one of the cornerstones of patient health, aiming to avoid adding to comorbidity through a nosocomial infection caused by hospital-acquired germs.

What is the most difficult part of your job, and how do you cope with it emotionally?

—The hardest part is breaking bad news to patients and their families. When a patient dies, it is one of the most difficult moments in the profession.
 
Generally speaking, you aren’t emotionally prepared to deal with it, so it’s very difficult to cope with. Maturity and time help you to understand it and thus learn to cope with it.

Do you think society understands the importance of the work you do in intensive care?​

—Very little. I think society is simply afraid of the ICU and tries to avoid even knowing about it, let alone being in one. We gained a little more visibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, but like everything else, unfortunately, that faded away and was forgotten once the disease was brought under control. We intensive care specialists are greatly undervalued, with society failing to realise that we are the ones who do everything in our power to save lives when patients are in a critical condition.

What factors do you think are essential for a medical team to be able to provide the best possible care in the ICU or in any other area of the hospital?​

—In my view, the key factors would be, first and foremost, humanity: you have to be human and try to empathise with the patient and put yourself in their shoes. Obviously, knowledge, hard work and dedication are other essential factors in any medical team.
 

What role do you think preventive medicine plays in the ICU, operating theatres and inpatient wards?

—I believe that the Department of Preventive Medicine plays a crucial role, as healthcare-associated infections are a difficult condition to treat, leading to increased antibiotic use and, consequently, a rise in multidrug-resistant microorganisms. Environmental cultures should be taken in ICU cubicles, operating theatres and inpatient wards in order to identify the local microorganisms and eradicate most of these germs using the necessary biocides or disinfectants.

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]]> Safe hands at Christmas time https://proderpharmacare.com/en/safe-hands-christmas-time/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:56:56 +0000 https://proderpharmacare.com/?p=26876 Hand hygiene is the key to ensuring the safety of guests and the success of the menu. Have an enjoyable time, celebrate and eat without the risk of food poisoning!

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Safe hands at Christmas time

Hand hygiene is the key to ensuring the safety of guests and the success of the menu. Have an enjoyable time, celebrate and eat without the risk of food poisoning!
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You can neither see nor feel hand hygiene, but it plays a significant role in every dish.

Hand hygiene in catering is essential for food safety throughout the year. However, it becomes crucial during the Christmas holidays. At this time of year, the celebrations, reservations and special services increase the kitchen workload. This can sometimes lead to a lack of control over hygiene practices, requiring greater awareness and stricter measures to protect customers’ health.

Hand hygiene in catering is essential for food safety throughout the year. However, it becomes crucial during the Christmas holidays. At this time of year, the celebrations, reservations and special services increase the kitchen workload. This can sometimes lead to a lack of control over hygiene practices, requiring greater awareness and stricter measures to protect customers’ health.

When menus tend to be more elaborate, and a larger number of guests are being served, reinforcing hand hygiene ensures safety. Taking care of this simple but important detail allows celebrations to proceed smoothly and ensures that the dining experience is fully satisfying.

When menus tend to be more elaborate, and a larger number of guests are being served, reinforcing hand hygiene ensures safety. Taking care of this simple but important detail allows celebrations to proceed smoothly and ensures that the dining experience is fully satisfying.

To make an omelette... You have to wash your hands.

Hands are the main point of contact with food, utensils and surfaces. Proper and frequent washing helps prevent cross-contamination and the transmission of microorganisms that can affect diners. It is therefore essential that catering staff maintain rigorous hygiene habits before, during and after handling food.

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WHO estimates that up to 30% of gastrointestinal diseases can be prevented with basic measures such as proper and regular hand hygiene.

December, a key month due to the increase in outbreaks caused by contaminated food.

With the arrival of December, one of the busiest times of year for social gatherings and activity in the catering sector, businesses must manage an increase in food handling, the use of shared spaces and the movement of people.

This context coincides with documented concerns about food safety: in recent years, hundreds of outbreaks and thousands of cases of foodborne illness have been reported in Spain, with Salmonella being one of the most frequent causes and having a significant impact on hospitalisations and outbreaks, especially those associated with food services outside the home.

Food poisoning: a risk present in catering.

Foodborne illnesses are diseases caused by eating food contaminated with harmful microorganisms or their toxins. The most common are Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Campylobacter, and Staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria can cause symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, and fever. In severe cases, they can lead to serious complications requiring hospitalisation, especially in children, the elderly, or people with weak immune systems.

During the festive season, the risk of food poisoning increases due to the higher volume of prepared food, the variety of dishes, and large groups of diners. Therefore, reinforcing hand hygiene and good food handling practices is essential to ensure consumer safety.

  • Hands are the primary vehicle for transmitting microorganisms in food environments. Proper handwashing removes visible dirt and reduces microbial load, preventing cross-contamination between food, surfaces, and utensils. Key recommendations include:

  • Wash your hands before and after handling food, after using the toilet, touching potentially contaminated surfaces, or handling money or waste.
  • Use suitable soap and rub all surfaces of your hands (palms, backs, between fingers and nails) for at least 20 seconds.
  • Dry with single-use disposable towels to avoid recontamination.

In the food industry, in addition to hand hygiene with soap and water, the use of registered hand sanitiser solutions, such as hydroalcoholic gels with at least 70% alcohol, is recommended, provided that hands are not visibly dirty.

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Hand hygiene products in restoration.

When food is handled in restaurants, it is recommended to use soaps free of colourings and perfumes combined with hydroalcoholic solutions that are effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Essential products.

  • Liquid soap: preferably with a dispenser, free of colourants and perfumes, and pH neutral to avoid irritation.
  • Antiseptic soap: solutions with chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine for deeper washing when necessary.
  • Hydroalcoholic solution: ideal for quick disinfection when hands are not visibly dirty, complementary to washing.
  • Dispensers and supports: wall-mounted, preferably non-refillable and operable with the elbow or photocell.
  • Drying: disposable paper towels and dispensers.

Add-ons and best practices.

  • Nail brushes: disposable, for removing dirt from under the nails.
  • Protective creams: for dry or irritated hands due to frequent use of soaps and gels or excessive moisture.
  • Disposable gloves: they act as a barrier but do NOT replace hand washing; they should be changed frequently and always before putting them on.

Important considerations.

  • Use of signage: Hand hygiene procedure signs help to increase the regularity of hand washing.
  • Training: Providing short training sessions on proper hand hygiene increases awareness and improves the quality of the process.
  • Consistent hygiene: Handwashing should be a consistent and effective routine to prevent foodborne illnesses.
  • Do not reuse: gloves should not be washed or reused. Disposable paper should not be used to clean different objects and surfaces.

A reliable ally.

PRODERPHARMACARE® is positioning itself as a strategic ally for restaurateurs this Christmas, offering products and solutions that help prevent cross-contamination during food handling. Here are some of the ways our products can contribute to food safety:

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  • PSD skin safety programme: fully adapted to food handlers and the needs of your business. An application plan, training and a complete financial report.
  • Application sheets for frequent hand washing: together with our products, we offer graphic elements to encourage frequent hand washing in the hospitality and industrial sectors.
  • Fragrance- and dye-free products: specific formulas for the food industry are free of dyes, fragrances, or other substances that may leave traces on food.
  • Safe dosing systems: our dispensers are made of ABS with antibacterial treatment that prevents the proliferation of microorganisms on the surface.

Products for the food industry.

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Proset BACT

TOTAL HYGIENE hand gel.

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Proset HA PLUS

Food & beverage industry hand gel.

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Sanit ODOR CONTROL

Odour-absorbing cleansing foam

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Proset DERMAPUR

Hand cream with hyaluronic acid.

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PGS 2000

Wall dispenser for 2-litre containers.

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]]> The dirt on my hands https://proderpharmacare.com/en/the-dirt-on-my-hands/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:30:29 +0000 https://proderpharmacare.com/?p=24066 Reducing hand soiling increases the safety and quality of assistance while lessening the risk of nosocomial infection.

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The dirt on my hands

Reducing hand soiling increases the safety and quality of assistance while lessening the risk of nosocomial infection.
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Dirt on hands complicates everything.

On this occasion, the blog ‘The Dirt on My Hands’ addresses hand hygiene from a health perspective, with a specific focus on nursing homes and geriatric centres. We reflect on how incorrect hand hygiene increases the risk to the health of our elderly, who are extremely vulnerable to nosocomial infections.

We analyse the main routes of pathogen transmission, highlighting the role of healthcare technicians. We also emphasised the importance of promoting a culture of responsibility and prevention, demonstrating that a practice as simple as hand washing can make a difference to the quality of care and prevent infectious outbreaks in care homes and nursing homes.

In addition, we underline the need to implement rigorous hygiene protocols, training programmes and awareness campaigns for at-risk environments with vulnerable users.

What kind of dirt can we find on our hands?

In nursing and care homes, hands are one of the main routes for the transmission of infections. Although they may appear clean, they can harbour all kinds of dirt. Identifying what kind of contaminants can be accumulated is the first step to understanding why good hygiene is not optional, but vital.

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There are two main kinds of dirt on hands:

  1. Visible or mechanical soiling:
    This is the most obvious: traces of food, body fluids, soil, dust, secretions or any particles that can be seen with the naked eye. In a geriatric setting, this can include anything from residue from dressings or creams to biological debris such as mucus or faeces after toileting.

  2. Invisible or microbiological dirt:
    This is the most dangerous and often the most overlooked. These are bacteria, viruses and fungi that cannot be seen but are transmitted. Some common examples in geriatrics include Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Clostridium difficile or even influenza virus or SARS-CoV-2. These can adhere to the skin after contact with contaminated surfaces, people, utensils, or during routine procedures such as changing a nappy or taking a blood pressure.

In addition, there is a third implicit type:

  1. Soiling due to carelessness or negligence:
    It is the most difficult to eradicate: lack of proper washing or the time needed, misuse of gloves or forgetting to disinfect after contact with residents or their belongings. It is invisible while it leaves its mark in the form of infections.

Care-related nosocomial infections.

About healthcare-associated infections, according to the Spanish Society of Preventive Medicine, Public Health and Health Management, the scientific society that promotes the Study of the Prevalence of Nosocomial Infections in Spain (EPINE), they cause 7,414 deaths annually in Spain and cause direct costs of €2,025 million. In addition, data from this study, in 2023, indicate that the prevalence of having a healthcare-associated infection in hospitalised patients aged 70 years or older was 10.02%.

Data from the PRINCESS programme for infection prevention in health care centres.

Residents in private residential centres or social services for the elderly present a high risk of acquiring infections, not only because of their vulnerability due to their age, frailty and limited autonomy but also because of the large presence of comorbidities and polymerization, where there is a higher risk of adverse effects and interactions associated with the prescription of antimicrobials and because of the characteristics of these centres.

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In addition, the frequent use of external devices and the fact that they share common objects, areas and caregivers facilitates the acquisition, development and cross-dissemination of multi-resistant microorganisms, making the infection incidence high in these centres. For all these reasons, it is considered relevant to promote and apply prevention and control programmes in nursing homes and social and healthcare centres to reduce Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI), also known as nosocomial infections.

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What are the pillars for action?

These five pillars summarise the keys to ensuring effective, sustained, and safe practice. Training, standard setting, resourcing, monitoring and awareness are essential to protect those who need it most.

  1. Infrastructures and resources. In order to carry out a hand hygiene improvement programme. It is essential to have with the existence of adequate infrastructures and resources, among which we highlight: individual alcohol-based products for workers and for common use by family members and residents of the centre. Adequate facilities for hand washing with water, alcohol-based products (ABP) or soap dispensers and paper towels.

  2. Training and coaching of staff. Recognise the completion of training on a nominative basis (competence verification system). Staff training (at the moment of incorporation and repeated periodically, at least once a year) following the WHO model of the 5 moments, adapted to 4 moments for socio-health and geriatric centres.

  3. Programme evaluation. Identify successful outcomes and foster collaborative learning. To highlight opportunities for improvement to focus new actions.

  4. Reminders in strategic areas of the workplace. In poster form and information leaflets in areas where there may be a risk of cross-transmission of micro-organisms, such as medication preparation rooms, treatment rooms, physiotherapy rooms, etc.

  5. Foster a good safety climate. It is essential to create an environment in which everyone involved is made aware of the importance of hand hygiene for the safety of everyone: workers, residents and family members.

Inforgrafía sobre los cinco momentos,

WHEN: Perform hand hygiene before touching the patient, when approaching the patient.
EXAMPLES: Shaking hands, helping the patient to move, performing a clinical examination.

1

BEFORE CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT

WHEN: Perform hand hygiene immediately before any aseptic task.
EXAMPLES: Oral/dental care, aspiration of secretions, dressings, insertion of catheters, preparation of food or medication.

2

BEFORE AN ASEPTIC TASK

WHEN: Immediately after possible exposure to body fluids and (after removal of gloves).
EXAMPLES: Oral/dental care, aspiration of secretions, collection and handling of blood, urine, faeces, waste handling.

3

AFTER EXPOSURE TO BODY FLUIDS

WHEN: Perform hand hygiene after touching the patient or his or her immediate environment when moving away from him or her.
EXAMPLES: When shaking hands, helping the patient to move, performing a clinical examination.

4

AFTER CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT

WHEN: After touching any object or furniture in the patient’s immediate environment (even if the patient has not been touched).
EXAMPLES: Changing bed linen, adjusting perfusion rate.

5

AFTER CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT’S ENVIRONMENT

We do not lack resources.

We share with you a series of resources to raise awareness and train users and workers, whatever your area of business or workplace. We put at your disposal the WHO posters to remove dirt from hands and disinfect them, as well as the moments of hand hygiene, both in the health and social-health fields and in nursing homes or geriatric homes.

Póster sobre los cinco momentos de la higiene de manos en geriatría.
Póster sobre los cuatro momentos de la higiene de manos en geriatría.
Póster sobre la higiene de manos con agua y jabón.
Póster sobre la desinfección de manos con preparados alcohólicos.

Which products are suitable for removing dirt from hands?

The right products to remove dirt on your hands depend on the type of dirt (visible or invisible) and the context. Here is an overview of the best options for keeping skin clean, healthy and safe:

Furthermore, implementing appropriate dosing systems ensures and promotes good personal hygiene practices in any collective setting.

1. Soap and water (preferably lukewarm).

  • When to use? When hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with blood, body fluids, food or chemicals.
  • Effectiveness: removes visible dirt and reduces microbial load.
  • Recommended type: liquid soap, fragrance-free and pH-balanced to avoid irritation. In healthcare facilities, ideally antimicrobial (e.g. chlorhexidine).

2. Alcohol-based solutions (lotion/gel).

  • When to use? When hands are not visibly soiled quick disinfection is needed (e.g. between contact with residents).
  • Effectiveness: Highly effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi. It should contain 60% to 80% alcohol (ethanol or isopropanol).
    Caution: Do not remove visible dirt. Do not replace washing with soap and water in all cases.

We recommend.

PRODERPHARMACARE® works to offer formulations that remove dirt from hands. Below we recommend the products that meet the needs of hand washing and antisepsis while caring for the skin of users and professionals in health centres, socio-health centres, nursing homes and geriatric homes.

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