Here's a microbiologist's rule of thumb.

ALBANY, N.Y.(NEWS10)—Did you know that you can make hand sanitizer at home with things you may already have? All you need is Aloe Vera gel, that’s the stuff you rub on your sunburn, some rubbing ...

Have a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your first aid kit? This clear liquid, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is an antiseptic and often used for cleaning cuts and wounds. But you may be surprised that ...

Both hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol can kill germs. Generally, you can use rubbing alcohol on the skin and some surfaces while you can only use hydrogen peroxide on surfaces. Rubbing alcohol ...

Isopropyl is pure alcohol with no other ingredients. Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of isopropyl and water, sometimes containing additional ingredients. Unlike rubbing alcohol, undiluted isopropyl is ...

Are you familiar with rubbing alcoholand hydrogen peroxide? They’re not advertised much. They’re simple, inexpensive liquids that sit on pharmacy or supermarket shelves until they manage to make their ...