Where can I buy hand sanitiser as coronavirus spread continues
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CORONAVIRUS fears have created a national shortage of hand sanitiser products up and down the UK.
Despite health experts assuring the public that the best preventative measure is to wash their hands with 20 seconds with soap.
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However, it may be necessary to use anti-bacterial gel if you're out and about and don't have access to a sink.
In order for anti-bacterial hand gel or hand sanitiser to be effective it needs to contain between 60 and 90 per cent alcohol.
The ingredients will be listed on the back of the bottle or if you're buying online you will usually be able to see if it contains the correct amount.
You should always check before buying.
Where can I buy hand sanitiser?
We'd recommend calling your nearest shop to check availability as stock is likely to move fast.
On its website, Superdrug has hand sanitiser gel listed as available, but only for order and collect and that's all store dependent.
This means you'll need to visit your nearest shop to check what it has in store, or use the online stock finder by typing in your postcode.
In Boots, all sanitiser gel and antibacterial products are completely sold out online, but it says that more stock coming within two weeks and to keep checking back.
It might be worth checking your local to see if they have any in store as Boots is constantly replenishing its shelves.
You can also check whether the product is in stores online - although stock does move quickly so it's no guarantee.
Asda doesn't have any sanitisers in stock on its website, but you can nab for 95p in-store if there's any on the shelves.
It's worth checking with the supermarkets if they definitely have these in store, as items can be substituted when being picked for delivery.
eBay and Amazon are selling sanitisers at inflated prices, including this for £5.25 with free delivery and this for £4.96 plus £2.55 delivery.
When will there be more stock of hand sanitiser?
We've contacted Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons to find out when they're expecting more stock.
We'll update this article when we find out.
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Can I make my own hand sanitiser?
You can - but it isn't recommended.
Alcohol is the main active ingredient in most hand sanitisers, but this is mixed with moisturisers to soften the harshness on your skin.
Too much alcohol on your skin can damage your hands, as well as stripping it of its nature oils.
As it can be hard to get the balance between alcohol and moisturisers right, health experts say you're better off washing your hands with soap.
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