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Hand Sanitizer

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Roda Rising Star
Roda
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If you didn't have access to soap and water, would hand sanitizer get gluten off your hands enough to prevent cross contamination? I ask because I made my kids/husband sandwiches on a road trip and used sanitizer after touching their bread before I ate my sandwich.

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G-FreeGirl Newbie
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That's a great question. I'm new to gluten-free. Can anyone answer this?

Thank you!!!

Tina B Apprentice
Tina B
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That's a great question. I'm new to gluten-free. Can anyone answer this?

Thank you!!!

Since gluten in not a bacteria the sanitizer part is irrelevant. I would think brushing off your hands vigorously with a towel or paper towel would be much better. We are talking particles, not killing bacteria. Or just keep a bottle of water to rinse them off. The soap part doesn't need to kill anything it only emulsifies the particles so they rinse off easier.

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GlutenFreeManna
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Since gluten in not a bacteria the sanitizer part is irrelevant. I would think brushing off your hands vigorously with a towel or paper towel would be much better. We are talking particles, not killing bacteria. Or just keep a bottle of water to rinse them off. The soap part doesn't need to kill anything it only emulsifies the particles so they rinse off easier.

Yes, I agree with Tina B. Also, make sure any hand sanitizer you use is gluten free. I read on here that Germ-X is, but I don't know about others.

Tina B Apprentice
Tina B
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Yes, I agree with Tina B. Also, make sure any hand sanitizer you use is gluten free. I read on here that Germ-X is, but I don't know about others.

If anything I would think the hand sanitizer would be worse because it stays on your hand and would adhere the crumbs to your skin.

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