Water vs Alcohol hand rub – which scrubs up best?

27 Apr 2022 | Zoe Halfacree

Traditional methods of scrubbing up can use up to 20 litres of water each time, so switching to alcohol-based rubs could help reduce water use in practice. Zoe Halfacree, Director of Vet Sustain and Soft Tissue Surgeon at Davies Veterinary Specialists, explains how the methods compare on clinical standards and outlines other possible advantages of switching.