Hand Gel-how it works

[birch]

Hi

Could someone please tell me how alcoholic hand gel works? I know it's something to do with alcohol dehydrating the bacteria but could you explain it in more scientific detail?

Thanks!

[Genecks]

Alcohol denatures proteins. It also screws with the cellular structure of bacteria. I believe that's the case.

[birch]

Cool,thanks Genecks. I couldn't find anything about how it works on the internet:-)