How often should I use Habit Hand Sanitizer?

We recommend using Habit Hand Sanitizer anytime soap and water are not readily available for handwashing and when hands are not visibly soiled. For instance, after using public facilities; such as bathrooms or telephones, riding buses/trains, airplanes, cruise ships, before and after eating, preparing food, travelling in the car, and after changing diapers.

Is Habit Hand Sanitizer soap?

No, Habit Hand Sanitizer is an instant Hand Sanitizer designed to kill germs on the hands when you don't have access to soap and water. Habit Hand Sanitizer can also be used after handwashing to kill germs that may remain.

Does Habit Hand Sanitizer leave a residue?

Habit Hand Sanitizer evaporates leaving a subtle trace of our special aloe blend, which conditions, moisturizes, and softens the hands.

Where are your products made?

Our designer fragranced solution is blended by experts in the U.S.A. We mix and package the final product in the U.S.A.  All our partners are internationally accredited in their field of expertise.

What is the shelf life of Habit Hand Sanitizer?

Our products last at least three years when stored properly, but this can be reduced with improper storage, near heat or cold.

Is Habit Hand Sanitizer flammable?

Habit Hand Sanitizer is flammable, but a flame, spark or other ignition source would be needed. Habit Hand Sanitizer is safe when used and handled as directed.

Where can I buy Habit?

Habit is currently available in the United States.  Please see our store locator page for details.

In what sizes are Habit Hand Sanitizer hand sanitizers available?

Habit Hand Sanitizer is offered in a variety of sizes. See our Products page to find the size to meet your needs.

Habit Hand Sanitizer would be fantastic for my customers or employees. Do you offer Habit Wholesale?

Providing Habit Hand Sanitizer to customers or employees is an elegant way to show how important they are to your business.  Habit is perfect for meetings, restaurants, conferences, gyms, sporting events, and transportation.  Habit offers commercial packs of bottles.  Contact sales at sales@edhardyhabit.com for pricing and product information.

Do you ship internationally and can I pay in another currency?

Habit Shopping is based in the United States but we also offer some products in other countries. We can offer our products to most countries from the United States via FedEx International shipping.

Do you test your products on animals and do any of your products contain animal ingredients?

We do not use and will never use any sort of animal-derived or animal-tested ingredients.

Does Habit Hand Sanitizer contain gluten?

We do not use gluten in Habit Hand Sanitizer.

Why do you use ethyl alcohol in Habit Hand Sanitizer?

Alcohol is a natural disinfectant. According to the American Journal of Infection Control, August 1995, "Alcohols applied to the skin are among the safest known antiseptics."

Isn’t alcohol drying to the skin?

Some alcohol grades such as isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) can be drying to the skin.  Habit’ high grade botanical alcohol evaporates quickly and does not remove the skin's moisture and natural oils. Habit Hand Sanitizer contains a unique blend of vitmain E that helps moisturize hands to leave them feeling soft and smooth. The Mayo Clinic (2007) reports that using hand sanitizer regularly actually is less drying to the hands than using soap and water; many people simply do not wash their hands sufficiently or properly using soap and water.

For how long after I use Habit Hand Sanitizer does it kill germs?

Habit Hand Sanitizer has no residual germ-killing effect. Habit Hand Sanitizer kills germs on contact, but once it has evaporated, the germ-killing action has stopped.   We recommend using regularly when coming into contact with germs or in public spaces.

Does Habit Hand Sanitizer create resistant germs?

Since alcohol evaporates quickly, the likelihood of organisms developing resistance to ethyl alcohol is low and less likely than chemicals with long persistence.

Is Habit Hand Sanitizer safe for children?

Habit Hand Sanitizer is safe for children when used according to the instructions on the bottle, so children should only use under adult supervision. 

What should I do if my child swallows Habit Hand Sanitizer?

If your child ingests Habit Hand Sanitizer you should IMMEDIATELY call:

Your physician or pediatrician or your local poison control center.

In the United States, call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

In Australia, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

In the UK, call the National Poisons Emergency Number at 0870 600 6266.

Do not wait for symptoms of poisoning to develop. Where possible bring the container to the telephone; advise the amount taken and time since consumption; carefully follow the advice given.

Should I be concerned about any side effects of using Habit Hand Sanitizer?

There are no side effects of using Habit Hand Sanitizer. You should use as directed.

Is it safe to use your hands to eat or handle food with your hands right after using Habit Hand Sanitizer?

Yes.  Once the Habit Hand Sanitizer has evaporated from your hands, which takes 15-30 seconds, your hands are safe for handling food, free of most common germs.