Frequently Asked Questions

A hand sanitiser is a liquid formulation that quickly kills, neutralises, or inhibits the growth of germs on physically clean hands, with the aim of avoiding transmission of germs. Unlike hand cleansers, which clean physically dirty hands and require water to lather and then rinse off, hand sanitisers do not require water and can simply be left on the hands.

EcoHydra Sanitiser Sprays in both 50ml and 100ml

Due to a sequencing error during manufacturing on the above 2 products, the date shown is not the expiry date.

This is the date for when the products were manufactured.

The Expiry date for our spray products is 30/12/2025, however please note you have a further 18 months after this date to use the products.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has stated that the number one way to prevent the spread of germs is by hand washing. Unfortunately, that is not always convenient. Hand sanitisers do not replace hand washing, but are a supplement.

EcoHydra’s Antimicrobial Hand Sanitiser kills germs instantly whilst moisturising the skin, thereby helping to prevent the spread of disease. In fact, EcoHydra is more effective in use than alcohol-based products as well as being cheaper per application.

Our hand sanitiser is effective against a wide range of common germs, killing up to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses in as little as 30 seconds.

In contrast to alcohol-based hand sanitisers, the EcoHydra® Alcohol-Free Antimicrobial Hand Sanitiser has been shown to have longer-lasting germ-killing activity.

However, this residual activity is not permanent and regular re-application should be practised.

An amount of 1-2 squirts (0.4-0.8ml) is sufficient to produce the desired effect.

No. EcoHydra’s Antimicrobial Hand Sanitiser is meant to be left on the skin until it dries.

EcoHydra® Alcohol-Free Antimicrobial Hand Sanitiser has a shelf life of three years. We have a symbol on our label which denotes “Use within 18 months of opening”.

An antibacterial handwash is an antiseptic liquid soap that is used to wash away dirt from physically dirty hands, at the same time as disinfecting by quickly killing, neutralising, or inhibiting the growth of germs on the hands, with the aim of avoiding transmission of germs. Water is required to lather and then rinse the product off.

Our handwash is effective against a wide range of common bacteria and yeasts, killing up to 99.9999% of disease-causing germs in as little as 30 seconds.

An amount of 2-3ml (2-3 squirts) is sufficient to produce the desired effects.

The EcoHydra® Antibacterial Handwash has a shelf life of three years. We have a symbol on our label which denotes “Use within 18 months of opening”.

A barrier cream is a cream that is rubbed onto the skin and forms a physical barrier between the skin and contaminants which may irritate, infect, or damage the skin. Unlike most barrier creams, EcoHydra's barrier cream also disinfects the hands by quickly killing, neutralising, or inhibiting the growth of germs on the hands.

The EcoHydra® Antibacterial Barrier Cream contains the active ingredient Benzalkonium chloride (BAC). This ingredient has inherent antimicrobial properties and a well-established safety record, having been used for decades in the medical field where sanitary environments are of vital importance.

The concentration of BAC in this product is very low, decreasing the possibility of skin irritation. Surfactants are another important component in this barrier cream. They compliment the BAC by penetrating the skin to deliver the BAC to attack the germs. Aloe Vera and emollients are also key in conditioning, soothing, and moisturising the skin to maintain its integrity with repeated use.

The barrier cream is effective against a wide range of common bacteria and yeasts, killing up to 99.9999% of disease-causing pathogens within 30 seconds.

This product is not a replacement for accepted protective devices such as gloves or other conventional protection against harsh acids or toxic solvents, but is an effective backup to their possible and documented failure. In fact, it can protect against the possible side effects of their use, such as allergic reactions. Where protection is not available, or too cumbersome, it can become the first line of defence for areas of exposed skin.

One squeeze (2-3ml) is sufficient to achieve the desired effects.

We recommend that in order to receive maximum protection, you apply the Barrier Cream every two hours, after washing your hands with EcoHydra hand wash. In addition, the area of skin to be protected should be as dry and as clean as possible prior to application.

The EcoHydra® Barrier Cream with Antibacterial has a shelf life of three years. We have a symbol on our label which denotes “Use within 18 months of opening”.