GERM FREE 24 Hand Sanitizer and Protectant Simply the best supplement to good hand hygiene practices
Recent changes in perception of germs Over the past ten years the growing number and severity of outbreaks have gradually changed the public s understanding of the dangers of spreading pathogens. In 2009 the issue of protection from germs suddenly became a high priority with the arrival of the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic. 2010 is the perfect time to educate the public about the advantages of lowering costs with the unsurpassed protection of GERM FREE 24.
GERM FREE 24 Hand Sanitizer and Protectant Germ Free 24 is a completely unique method of promoting and protecting the health of adults and children. GERM FREE 24 is unlike the common alcohol based antibacterial products on the market today as it is formulated with a minimum amount of alcohol to insure it will not dry the skin and cause redness, chapping and flaking. Alcohol based products on the market today contain greater than 60% alcohol which is a skin irritant, flammable and the persistent use of which has been reported to decrease the ability to fight off infections. GERM FREE 24 contains the active material AMOSILQ which is not only effective against bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. On application to the skin, GERM FREE 24 forms an invisible moisturizing layer that will not wash off and continues to be effective against microbial pathogens for up to 24 hours. GERM FREE 24 lowers the consumer s cost of use and provides superior protection.
Benefits of using GERM FREE 24 to supplement good hand hygiene practices Lower cost of use than alcohol based products Significantly reduce skin to skin transfer of germs Regular application of GERM FREE 24 coupled with good hand hygiene practices can lead to continual antimicrobial protection Long lasting protection against pathogenic organisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi and mold Quick and easy application Colorless product is invisible on application and will not stain skin or clothing
Is GERM FREE 24 Hand Sanitizer active against Swine Flu? No hand sanitizer on the U.S. market is permitted by current FDA guidelines to indicate to prevent Swine Flu or any other diseases even if lab test proven. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the best ways you can help protect yourself from Swine Flu is by regularly practicing good hand hygiene. 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. Alcohol-based hand cleaners can briefly be effective at killing flu germs, but may not be allowed in schools, universities, or any other organization that has determined that the dangers outweigh the effectiveness. According to the CDC, when soap and water are not available, and alcohol-based products are not allowed in the organization, hand sanitizers such as GERM FREE 24 that do not contain 60% or more alcohol may be used to supplement good hygiene practices. GERM FREE 24 s unique persistent ability has been proven to effectively kill germs including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and mold for up to 24 hours.
How do most infectious diseases commonly spread? According to the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH), the hands are one of the most frequent transmission routes for many types of infections as they come into direct contact with portals of entry for pathogens (mouth, nose, conjunctiva of the eyes). Practicing proper hand hygiene is the easiest way to help reduce infections. Another way that some infections can spread is through the air, making it important to cover your mouth with a tissue when you sneeze.
What is the proper way to practice good hand hygiene? Regularly use soap and water, especially when hands are visibly dirty. Wash hands with soap and water for 15 to 20 seconds or longer. When soap and water are not available, using a non alcohol-based hand sanitizer can supplement good hand hygiene. Once daily, apply enough GERM FREE 24 Hand Sanitizer and Protectant to thoroughly wet hands, then rub hands together briskly until dry. Continue regular hand washings after application when soap and water are available. GERM FREE 24 s protective barrier will not wash off and has increased effectiveness when coupled with good hand hygiene practices. Real world conditions prevent any protection from being perfect, but we would like the opportunity to provide the public with the best supplement to good hand washing practices.
Will Germ Free 24 wash off? On application to the hands, an antimicrobial, polymeric film is formed which is substantive and will remain through up to ten hand washings. The AMOSILQ film formed on application of GERM FREE 24 retains its broad spectrum antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activity for up to 24 hours. The film remains bonded with the skin until the protected skin cells are exfoliated and shed per the body s normal skin cell replacement cycle or are abraded off. GERM FREE 24 will not transfer from hands to food or other objects once the product is fully dried on the skin s surface. GERM FREE 24 is safe and gentle for use on children s hands when adult supervised during application until the product has dried. Avoid contact with eyes or ingestion of the liquid form of product.
Lower Cost even at Higher Price Germ Free 24 provides consumers with a superior level of protection at a lower cost of use than harsh alcohol products. The very small dosage size gives a small 2 oz bottle great value. The high efficiency of AMOSILQ in a water based solution gives the consumer less volume to buy, carry, and apply. GERM FREE 24 has a value similar to other household goods that come in concentrate. GERM FREE 24 and concentrated household goods provide better value (lower cost of use) while they could have a higher cost per ounce than their inefficient counterparts. Germ Free 24 may look to have a higher price per ounce at a glance but actually it has a significantly lower monthly and daily cost. This is why a higher sale price can still be lower cost. The pocket size 2 oz spray bottle may be used as many as 75 times or more. Germ Free 24 - Hand Sanitizer and Protectant s value provides better protection at a lower cost than other hand sanitizer s.
Is GERM FREE 24 as toxic as alcohol based hand sanitizers? In 2007 a report from the US Association of Poison Control Centers, found that in 2006 alone, alcohol-based hand sanitizers were the cause of 12,000 cases of alcohol poisoning in children. GERM FREE 24 has a significantly lower toxicity level than ethyl alcohol based products that have been responsible for incidents of alcohol poisoning.
Does GERM FREE 24 dry out hands like the other hand sanitizers? GERM FREE 24 is soft to the skin and improves the skin's moisture balance while enforcing the skin's natural protection. GERM FREE 24 imparts an invisible protective layer that leaves hands feeling healthy and silky.
How does GERM FREE 24 Hand Sanitizer and Protectant work? Germs, also called microbes or microorganisms, are living cells that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Some germs, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, can cause illness or disease. In order to kill germs, most conventional disinfectants have to poison the organism and interrupt a key metabolic, or life sustaining process of the cell. Most conventional antimicrobial products are consumed or use up their ability to affect the micro-organisms during this process. They stop working. GERM FREE 24 is very different from other hand sanitizers. The patented AMOSILQ coating contains a microscopic bed of tiny spikes. These spikes are long, pointed chains of molecules that are big enough to pierce the cell walls of various germs causing them to die. Additionally, these chains of atoms carry a strong positive charge that attracts negatively charged microorganisms. The spikes are too small to be harmful to the cells of people or animals, but are deadly to germs. Microbes are electrostatically attracted to GERM FREE 24's spiked surface. The GERM FREE 24 molecules destroy the microbes by penetrating the cells walls.
Is GERM FREE 24 an FDA approved hand sanitizer? To our knowledge, at this time the FDA has still not approved any hand sanitizer for the U.S. OTC market. GERM FREE 24 is manufactured at an FDA registered site following required GMP practices. The CDC recognizes that many schools and universities nationwide have disregarded the CDC s outdated position promoting alcohol gels. There are a rising number of organizations that have systematically banned the alcohol based products after determining that the dangers of alcohol based products outweigh the effectiveness.
Do advanced hand sanitizers like GERM FREE 24 lead to resistant bacteria? Laboratory testing has never shown that hand sanitizers using the process of cellular disruption like GERM FREE 24 lead to bacterial resistance. The rudimentary process used by alcohol based products has been replaced by the advanced process of lysis which is effective against a wider range of pathogen types and strains than old fashioned products.
Product Comparison Germ Free 24 Antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral) Water based Non-flammable Lightly scented Reduces germs after application dries Lasts for up to 24 hours Wash hands up to ten times and continues to protect Moisturizes hands Pierces germs Smaller dose size Lower overall cost of use Other Products Antibacterial only Alcohol based Very flammable Heavily scented Will not effect germs after application dries Lasts for seconds Washes off immediately Dries hands out, promotes redness and cracking Poisons bacteria Larger dose size Higher overall cost of use
Users that need this protection the most Conditions that can be improved by the use of GERM FREE 24 Work / School Home / Car s Medical Facilities Cash Handling Gym s / Sports Facilities Travel / Mass Transit Hotels / Restaurants Assisted Living Homes Areas affected by Natural Disaster Reduce absentee levels Protect your family from germs Reduce the spread of germs Lessen cross contamination risk Actively reduces fungi Travel with confidence Kill germs left by others Reduction in spread of illnesses Protection in a time of need
GERM FREE 24 Retail consumer products 2 oz GERM FREE 24 Use this bottle up to 75 times Convenient for travel Spray applicator Great size for car or purse 8 oz GERM FREE 24 Great size for home or work Spray applicator High number of application doses
GERM FREE 24 Commercial/ Institutional Products Wall mount dispenser Convenient Pump applicator Lockable and refillable 32 oz GERM FREE 24 Commercial size Fills / refills wall mount dispenser Best value
Additional hand hygiene info: www.germfree24.com www.cdc.gov www.ifh-homehygiene.org www.handhygienefacts.blogspot.com *Note: Coating Systems Laboratories, Inc. and its affiliated companies are not affiliated with the CDC, FDA, IFH, or handhygienefacts.blogspot.com