What You Don't See Can Hurt You

The trouble with germs is you can't see them. But they're always there -- nestled in your keyboard, lounging on the space bar. When it comes to a typical office, germs are in startling abundance. In fact, a University of Arizona study found that every square inch of a typical telephone contains more than 25,000 live microbes. To put that number into perspective, consider that the average toilet seat contains only 49 live microbes.⁽¹⁾

The High Cost of Absenteeism: It's Enough to Make You Sick

So, what's the big deal about germs on your desk? About $789 per employee per year. That's what employers can lose due to lost productivity, replacement, and related expenses when just one employee calls in sick.⁽²⁾ According to a Mercer Human Resource Consulting study, companies spend 15% of payroll on absenteeism.⁽³⁾ For an employee earning, $40,000 annually, this translates into $6,000 paid time away from work.⁽⁴⁾

Savings are as Simple as Sanitizing

Experts say the best and easiest way to prevent the spread of illness is by frequent handwashing. Although a simple rinse may help, CDC guidelines state that alcohol-based sanitizers are more effective at killing germs than washing hands with soap and water.⁽⁵⁾

It's Easy on Your Hands

For cleaner hands — especially in situations where soap and water aren't available - Nexcare™ Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer is an effective germ-fighting solution. One application kills 99% of the most common germs in just 15 seconds.^{6)

Unlike other hand sanitizers, Nexcare moisturizing hand sanitizer leaves hands feeling soft and smooth — and that's a big benefit, especially during cold, dry winter months. Now you can keep your hands clean without drying them out.

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