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Hand sanitisers have more uses than just cleaning your hands. According to Lewis Ames from UK medical-grade sanitiser and disinfectant brand Ocean Free, hand sanitiser has a number of
household purposes. Express.co.uk chatted to Mrs Ames to find out the best alternative uses for hand sanitisers. PRE-TREAT LAUNDRY STAINS If you’ve got sweat, grease, oil, or any other stain
on your clothing, you should dab a bit of hand sanitiser on the stain before washing it. Mr Ames said: “Hand sanitiser has been known to work wonders on clothing stains. “Prior to washing,
apply to the stained area and leave to sit for a few minutes before washing the garment as usual. Just make sure you use an unscented variant.” READ MORE- HOW TO CLEAN GROUT IN SHOWER
CLEANING YOUR HAIR STRAIGHTENERS Did you know that you’re supposed to clean your hair straighteners? Yep, these tools are covered in oil from your scalp, hair products, and bacteria and need
to be cleaned every so often. You can use hand sanitiser to do the job. Mr Ames said: “Giving the plates of your hair straighteners the once over with hand sanitiser every so often can
remove both product build-up and bacteria. “Make sure the iron plates are cool, apply some sanitiser and leave to work its magic for a few minutes and then wipe with a clean cloth.” REMOVING
FINGERPRINTS FROM STAINLESS STEEL Fingerprints can make your stainless steel appliances look tired, but you can get rid of them in no time with a hand sanitiser. Mr Ames said: “Cleaning
with a clean cloth and sanitiser can help buff the steel and remove marks quickly. “This trick will ensure your appliances look as good as new!” REMOVING STAINS ON CHILDREN’S CAR SEATS
According to a survey by a vehicle leasing company, 44 percent of parents clean their children’s car seat twice a year. You need to give your car seat a wipe down every few weeks to keep you
and your little ones safe, especially during the pandemic. Mr Ames said: “Prevent a breeding ground for germs, viruses and bacteria to spread by wiping regularly with hand sanitiser and a
clean cloth.” REMOVING PERMANENT PEN FROM SURFACES Pen is difficult to remove from surfaces, especially walls and tables. However, a splash of hand sanitiser might remove the stain. Mr Ames
said: “The horror of a permanent marker on a home school whiteboard need not be cause for concern. “Wiping off with hand sanitiser can remove all traces – even if you do need to repeat the
process to remove it all.”