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How Do Hand Sanitizers Work?
Season 4
Episode 35
The labels always read, "Kills 99.99% of Germs!" but does the science of hand sanitizers back it up? Today Reactions takes a closer look at the chemistry of what this goo is made of, and just how effective it really is against viruses and bacteria. Yay chemistry!
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