Soap or hand sanitizer: which is more effective at stopping a virus?
In short: Your hands are covered in microscopic peaks and valleys where viruses can hide. This video explores the scientific mechanics of how soap and hand sanitizer work to prevent infection.
Alex Rosenthal and Pall Thordarson investigate the biological processes used to combat viral outbreaks. The lesson examines how soap can physically break down a coronavirus and compares its performance against hand sanitizer in protecting you from infection when you touch your face.
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