Universal Challenge
Traditional hand rubs are based on alcohol as the active ingredient, but that has led to numerous concerns. Three of the most prominent concerns are:
alcohol evaporates before it has killed the highly infections Noro-like viruses alcohol stings when it enters cuts and grazes in the skin alcohol is offensive to certain religious groups. As a result the number of disease outbreaks due to Noro-like viruses is increasing around the world because alcohol rubs offer no barrier to those viruses. In addition many users avoid using the alcohol rubs for discomfort and religious reasons so bacteria in hospitals effectively go unchallenged which results in the infection of patients.

These facts about alcohol go a long way to explaining why the incidence of infections due to viruses and bacteria is at such a high level.

A Simple Answer
NewGenn Foam Hand Rub is based on natural plant oils without any alcohol so it does not sting in cuts and it leaves the skin feeling comfortable. In the short time it has been available in the medical sector many people have reported an improvement in the condition of their hands.

The foam allows you to see where the rub has spread over your hands which enhances the infection control process.

NewGenn Foam Hand Scrub is rapidly effective against bacteria and the Noro-like virus family making it more appropriate than alcohol for modern household use.

How Does It Work? In the simplest terms: bacteria and most viruses are dissolved from the outside going inwards, while small viruses are dissolved from the inside going outwards.

For a more technical description of how this safe product can be so effective against bacteria, viruses, spores and fungi, see our technical data page.

The natural plant oils on which the product is based account for the nice feel to skin and the absence of alcohol explains why it does not sting in cuts and cracked skin.

The foam is generated in the pump when the pump is depressed so there is no need for aerosols, pressurised containers or ozone damaging chemicals.