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2018-11-11 01:48:37
Can a hand sanitizer be used for my child.She is 1 year and 3 months old. Is there any other options apart from hand sanitizer to cleanse the hand in case it becomes dirty
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Wash with soap and water if there is visible dirt. Hand sanitizer doesn't clean dirt,  only kills bugs

Answered2018-11-11 04:00:18

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