Importance of Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer and Cleaning Products Hand hygiene is one of the most effective steps aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Also, in the healthcare system, it is an integral practice. The rising awareness about hand hygiene and its benefit has increased the demand for hand sanitizers. To meet the high demands of hand sanitizer, a wide range of high-tech hand sanitizers are being manufactured. But the question arises can a hand sanitizer serve as a suitable alternative to hand washing? Or will it decrease the chance of getting sick? However, there are times when there is no soap or water available to wash thoroughly. So, the sanitizer was developed for use after washing hands. They are also known as hand antiseptic, hand rub, or antiseptic hand gel. They are in a gel form that contains alcohol to kill germs present in the skin. It works immediately and effectively to kill bacteria and viruses. Various type of sanitizers such as alcohol- based sanitizer, chlorine-based sanitizer, ammonia-based sanitizer, silver and iodine-based sanitizer, triclosan based sanitizers, and essential oil-based sanitizer are available.