While most health officials agree that soap and water are the best way to keep your hands virus-free, experts agree that hand sanitizers are the next best thing when you're not near a sink. To maximize the benefits of hand sanitizers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals use a product with at least 60% alcohol, apply it to all surfaces of their hands, and rub them together until dry.
Along with medical masks, hand sanitizer has become a daily need for remaining healthy during COVID-19. And, while we've written about numerous ways to stay germ-free — including the hand sanitizers we can't stop buying and the best natural cleaning products — we've compiled a list of the greatest (still-in-stock) hand sanitizers here.