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Does Purell® instant hand sanitizer kill the good and bad germs?

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Does Purell® instant hand sanitizer kill the good and bad germs?

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Yes, however, because Purell® Instant Hand Sanitizer has no residual antimicrobial activity, the natural flora left in the skin will resurface and repopulate quickly. Purell® Instant Hand Sanitizer does eliminate some good germs while it gets rid of bad germs. So does washing with soap and water.