Antibacterial Hand Gels

Our hands are breeding grounds for harmful bacteria. Ensure your facilities are well-stocked with easy-access antibacterial hand sanitiser to minimise the spread of infection.

We’ve developed a skin-friendly antibacterial hand gel to control the spread of infection and disease. Our Sterosan Hand Sanitiser is proven to kill up to 99.999% of germs and is British Standards-certified and used throughout UK hospitals. It’s available in 500ml bottles with a trauma sturdy holder that’s ideal for high-touch areas. Alternatively, choose a handy portable 50ml bottle of Guest Medical Gel Hand Sanitiser to keep on your person for hygiene on the move.

Antibacterial Hand Gels

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Antibacterial Hand Gel from Infection Control Experts

Promote optimal hand hygiene in all environments with antibacterial hand sanitisers you can rely on time and time again.

Our range of antibacterial hand gels effectively kills germs and prevents the spread of infections and diseases, helping you maintain safe clinical, working, and home environments. Our specially formulated Sterosan Hand Sanitiser, 500ml, kills up to 99.999% of germs, so you can remain vigilant against the spread of infection no matter where you are.

Steroplast's Hand Sanitisers

Choose hand sanitiser you can rely on from a trusted healthcare supplier.

Stero-san Hand Sanitiser Gel 500ml

This ultra-stable domed 500ml dispenser is designed to aid single-hand operation as it will not tip over when used. Our Sterosan hand sanitiser kills up to 99.999% of germs, making it a highly effective hand hygiene solution that’s been dermatologically tested with added moisturisers and emollients so it won’t dry out your hands with continued use. It’s ideal for multiple users in care homes, doctors’ surgeries, physiotherapists, offices, receptions and much more.

Product Benefits:

This gel’s unique formula is specially formulated for superior germ protection
Kills 99.999% of bacteria and is effective against a wide range of viruses
Only 1–2 pumps are needed for thorough hand coverage
The perfect solution when soap and water are not readily available
Conforms to the EN1500 Standard for hand sanitisers
Tested by the Hospital Infection Research Laboratory, Birmingham, UK

Wall-Mounted Holder for Easy Access to Sanitiser

Stero-san Hand Sanitiser Gel Bottle Holder

Purchase the purpose-built Stero-san Bottle Holder to secure your Stero-san Hand Sanitiser Gel Bottle in convenient places around your establishment, such as entrances or busy receptions.

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Guest Medical 50ml Hand Sanitiser with Belt Clip

Excellent value hospital-grade 70% Alcohol Hand Sanitiser supplied in an easily portable 50ml 'Tottle' container with a handy pocket clip. Guest Medical hand rub provides a convenient and effective alternative to soap and water when hand washing is impractical or impossible.

Product Benefits:

Contains a 70% alcohol concentration proven to be the most effective concentration against a wide range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including influenza, HIV, hepatitis B, herpes simplex, and respiratory syncytial virus
Conforms to BS EN 1276 and BS EN 1500 Standards
The first personal alcohol hand rub dispenser supplied to UK hospitals with a unique ‘Tottle’ design, featuring a convenient spray head and pocket/belt clip for easy access and use on the go
Spray head dispenser helps prevent nozzle contamination, ensuring it remains hygienic throughout use
Compact size and pocket/belt clip allow for easy portability and on-the-go access

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What is the difference between a hand sanitiser being 99% effective against germs vs. 99.999% effective against germs?

That 0.999% makes a big difference in killing harmful germs and pathogens. Let’s break it down.

A surface with 1,000,000 bacteria, treated with a product that kills 99.0% of bacteria, would still have 1000 bacteria remaining on it after treatment. However, if the surface were treated with a product that kills 99.999% of bacteria, only 10 would remain. That could mean the difference between contracting a serious infection or not. 

Sterosan Hand Sanitiser is scientifically tested to be 99.999% effective against germs, that’s:

10 times more effective than a product that is only 99.99% effective
100 times more effective than a product that is only 99.9% effective
1,000 times more effective than a product that is only 99% effective

If there are:

1_000_000-Bacteria

bacteria on your hands

and you use the following hand sanitisers that are...

A generic transparent bottle of hand sanitiser with a white pump dispenser and a blank white label, placed against a plain white background.

99% effective against germs
(Generic Hand Sanitiser)

Guest_Medical_50ml_small

99.9% effective against germs
(Guest Medical)

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99.999% effective against germs
(Stero-San Hand Sanitiser)

then there will be...

1-Bacteria-Ball

10,000 bacteria left after use

2Bacteria-Ball

1,000 bacteria left after use

3Bacteria-Ball

10 bacteria left after use

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Antibacterial Gel Guide:

How much alcohol should there be in hand sanitisers?

The recommended concentration of alcohol in hand sanitisers is a minimum of 60%. This is because alcohol destroys disease-causing pathogens by breaking apart proteins, splitting them into pieces, or disrupting a cell's metabolism. 

The main ingredient in many hand sanitisers is alcohol, combined with emollients and water. These added elements moisturise the skin and improve the penetration of the active ingredient.

Both our Sterosan Hand Sanitiser and Guest Medical Hand Sanitiser contain 70% ethanol, so they are highly effective at disinfecting hands against harmful germs and pathogens. Added emolients and skin-friendly ingredients keep hands moisturised and protected throughout regular use.

Does antibacterial hand gel have an expiration date?

The industry standard for when hand sanitisers expire is typically 2–3 years. This indicates the amount of time that the active ingredients in the product have been deemed to be effective after testing.

Although using expired hand sanitiser gel is not dangerous, we don’t recommend it as it is likely to be less effective than in-date hand gel. The high alcohol content in the product is likely to evaporate over time, making the percentage of the active ingredient drop below the minimum of 60% the product needs to contain to be effective, reducing its efficacy against bacteria and viruses. Always check the expiry date on hand sanitiser bottles that may have been in your bag for a while. 

A close-up of a person squeezing hand sanitiser from a small transparent bottle with a green flip cap onto their palm. The person's other hand, wearing a brown leather strap watch, is held out to receive the sanitiser.

Does antibacterial hand gel kill viruses?

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers kill many types of viruses by dissolving their fat membranes and killing bacterial spores. An enveloped virus consists of viral genetic material coated in a lipid (fatty) layer. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers inactivate the virus by breaking down the lipid layer.

Does it matter which hand gel I use?

Using a good-quality hand sanitiser is the only way to guarantee protection against germs and viruses that live on our hands. Although you may be tempted by cheaper alternatives, the low price comes at a high cost to your health and protection against germs.

At Steroplast Healthcare, we care about what goes into our products and provide our customers with only the highest quality, tried, and tested products that meet British Standards. Our hand sanitiser formulas contain 70% alcohol moisturisers and emollients to provide special skin protection.

Even with regular use, our products will ensure that the skin barrier is protected and hydrated, further reducing the risk of infection. Emollients are added to our hand sanitiser formulations to soften the skin with a proactive film that traps moisture — they are often used in products to manage skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Choose Stero-san Hand Sanitiser for optimal hand hygiene, infection control and skin protection.

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