10 Best Hand Sanitisers in the UK 2024

EcoHydra's hand sanitising foam is a trusted alcohol-free option that's used to protect staff and patients within the NHS. For a convenient, mess-free application, it dries within seconds and remains active for up to 4 hours! 

Enriched with soothing aloe vera and suitable for use even on delicate skin, we recommended this product as our top pick for parents. The container is bag-sized and child-friendly, encouraging the whole family to regularly clean their hands. 

If you're looking for a hand sanitiser that's safe for little ones, Aquaint Sanitising Water is suitable for newborns and up. This water-based sanitiser consists of only two ingredients, water and natural hypochlorous acid that's produced in the human body to fight germs.

It's a highly effective cleanser for both children and grown-ups, capable of killing 99% of germs in seconds. We love that it comes in a big 500 ml bottle, perfect for regular family use. 

SwetWipes strong anti-bacterial wipes are a must-have for wiping down after exercise. Not only are they cleansing for your skin, but they also neutralise odour causing bacteria to keep you smelling fresh. 

The lightly coconut scented wipes are biodegradable, PH balanced and alcohol-free. Not to mention, the extra-large size and thick material make them suitable for the body as well as hands.

Made with moisturising ingredients, SurSol's Instant Hand Sanitiser is the most gentle option on our list. This hand sanitiser spray is free of harsh chemicals and enriched with aloe vera, jojoba oil and vitamin E to be softer on sensitive skin.  

The 250 ml spray bottle is a decent size to keep with you in the car for sanitising your hands after supermarket trips. Since it's alcohol-free, you could even use it to clean your steering wheel! 

RAWGANIC's On-the-Go hand sanitising wet wipes provide a more environmentally-friendly way to clean your skin. Made from sustainable organic cotton, these cleansing wipes are 100% biodegradable. 

Great for handbags, the packaging is small and compact so you can take them anywhere. Each wipe is soaked in aloe vera and cucumber to soothe and refresh the skin while fighting any bacteria at the same time! 

If you have your own bottles or dispensers that you'd like to refill yourself, this whopping 5-litre bottle can help to cut down on both packaging and costs.

Both alcohol-free and fragrance-free, it's a fantastic bulk buy option if you have allergies, asthma or sensitive skin. Best of all, the formula lasts up to 6 hours per application, to help keep hands clean between washing.

A super cute option from British home designer Cath Kidston, this slim-line hand sanitiser spray will slot right in your pocket for fresh hands on the go. Blended with vitamin E and glycerin, the formula will leave hands feeling soft and hydrated after each use.

If fragranced products aren't a concern, this hand sanitiser smells like breakfast tea and zesty orange, with hints of amber, jasmine, and forest woods. 

At only 50 ml, this hand sanitiser gel from Sanitirex is the ideal size to take with you on days out. Capable of killing up to 99.9% of germs, you'll only need to use a small amount per application to get the full effect. 

Those with sensitive skin may want to give this one a miss as the powerful formulation contains 70% alcohol which can be drying to the skin. If you want a bigger size, choose the 500ml bottle on eBay which will last longer.

Cuticura's lightly-scented antibacterial formula leaves your hands feeling clean and smelling fresh. Dermatologically tested and approved, this hand sanitiser gel is capable of removing bacteria from your hands quickly and efficiently.

It's important to note that this product, though advertised as containing 66% alcohol, only has 57.6% alcohol stated on the bottle, which isn't enough to fight viruses. For effective protection against viruses, you'll want to pick one that's 60% or above.

If you're looking to stock up, Nilco's Antibacterial Hand Sanitising Gel comes as a bundle of 6 generous 500ml bottles. Quick-drying and easy to use, it's designed to kill 99.9% of the bacteria that builds up on your hands throughout the day. 

Disappointingly, there is a lack of ingredient information available for this product, so it's unclear how skin-friendly the formula is. That said, with a quantity totalling 3000 ml, it's certainly great value for money!