I'm a huge advocate of using soap and water as opposed to other methods of ridding my kids' hands of germs--but in situations where soap and water aren't immediately accessible, I use Sani Hands Instant Sanitizing Wipes for Kids.

I've found the wipes to be more effective than gels because they actually remove dirt from my children's hands instead of just rubbing it around. When my kids finish touching bacteria infested playground equipment, shopping buggies, and toys, I pull out a Sani Wipe and start killing germs.

I typically purchase the individually wrapped 24 count box of Sani Hands so I can stuff a few in the glove box of my car, purse, and pockets. Sani Hands Instant Sanitizing Wipes can be tossed in your child's lunch box so he can clean his hands before eating lunch.This reduces the risk of your little one transferring germs from his hands to his mouths and causing illnesses--especially during cold and flu season.

The individually wrapped packages are great to take on outings such as picnics, barbeques, carnivals, fairs, and theme parks. Sani Hands Sanitizing Wipes can also be purchased in a dispensable 50 count canister that can easily sit on your kitchen counter, desk, or anywhere you may need quick access to them.

If my children's hands are really grungy (all the time) I use the first wipe to remove the dirt and a second one to kill germs. The wipes are large enough to provide superior coverage to their little hands (7.2 x 5.3 inches) and the product dries instantly.

The Ingredients of the Sani Hands Instant Sanitizing Wipes for Kids include: alcohol, water, propylene glycol, glycerin, carbomer, aminomethyl propanol, and tocopheryl acetate.The wipes are also enriched with aloe and vitamin E to prevent hands from becoming cracked and brittle.

For me, there is no substitute for good-old-fashioned soap and water to remove germs from my children's hands--but in situations where a reliable alternative is necessary, I'll take Sani Hands Sanitizing Wipes over messy hand gels any day.