Hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes and water changes

[Afrashz]

With all this stuff going on and all the chemicals being used to clean our hands, I was wondering if simple hand washing with warm water is enough to clean off the hand sanitizer and any chemicals that could cause issues in our tanks?

 

[vlangel]

With all this stuff going on and all the chemicals being used to clean our hands, I was wondering if simple hand washing with warm water is enough to clean off the hand sanitizer and any chemicals that could cause issues in our tanks?

Unless your tank is a nano or pico, I would think washing with soap and water and rinsing thoroughly with cold water would be perfectly safe preparation to work in your aquarium.

 

[Auquanut]

I agree with @vlangel. I still give my hands a washing that would put a surgeon to shame before reaching into the tank though. Always have.

 

[Webslinger]

Rule one. Don't put you hands in the tank. I don't think your fish can get C-19 but they don't know enough about it yet

 

[SPR1968]

I think you will be fine as already said as long as it’s not a nano/pico and even then your probably ok.

Ive always washed my hands after touching anything in the tank, and sometimes wash and then need to go straight back in and do something else without issues.

 

[Miller535]

Well, I think it really depends on what you use and what's in it. A lot of moisturizers have things like zinc in them (as do many other products), obviously hand sanitizer has alcohol in it. And the perfumy soaps wouldnt be good. And your skin absorbs pretty much anything wet you put on it. So if you are using a ton, there is a small chance of that leaching out and into your tank. I keep a spray bottle of vinegar water, after I wash my hands well with soap and water, I scrub my hands with the vinegar water.

 

[K7BMG]

I just think caution should be heeded of course.
A good rinsing with water before sticking a hand in.

Once your hands are completely dry after using such products the chlorine and alcohol are gone and have gassed off and leave no residuals.
(TO MY KNOWLEDGE ANYWAY)

 

[Mical]

Invest into gloves - problem solved

 

[K7BMG]

Invest into gloves - problem solved

That's if they can be found, selfish hoarders saw to that one.

 

[Mical]

That's if they can be found, selfish hoarders saw to that one.

I have these and they work great. No more bites from clowns, no stings from bristleworm and Amazon has thousands.

 

[Afrashz]

Thanks guys just wanted to be sure, I tend to overthink these types of things

 

[Mical]

It's better to be safe then find out the hard way

 

[CavalierReef]

I've always used long gloves when I spend any amount of time in my tanks over the years. I never put my hands in my tank unless it's really necessary.

 

[IamChrismWard]

I just recommend a long pair of dishwashing gloves, ten bucks and you never have to worry about what you're putting in your tank. Just don't use them for anything but inside the tank

 

[hllb]

Now that I’m using more lotion due to the extra hand washing I’m wearing my shoulder length gloves all the time. Normally, I only use them when cleaning or spending a lot of time in the tank

 

[MaugieDawgieCorals]

With all this stuff going on and all the chemicals being used to clean our hands, I was wondering if simple hand washing with warm water is enough to clean off the hand sanitizer and any chemicals that could cause issues in our tanks?

My routine has never failed me: wash hands and arms up to my arm pits with dawn dish soap. Scrub for about thirty seconds then wash off under cold water for about a full minute. Feels kinda ridiculous doing it but have never had a negative reaction from putting my hands and arms in my tank. Also if I didn’t do a thorough job and there was a negative effect on the tank I would be devistated.

 

[Mical]

I just recommend a long pair of dishwashing gloves, ten bucks and you never have to worry about what you're putting in your tank. Just don't use them for anything but inside the tank

That's fine if your tank isn't 24" deep or deeper. I have shoulder length ones and even on 24" deep it's near the top. But for $14 on Amazon they're worth every penny.

 

[Bob Escher]

I always use Dawn and rinse and rinse

 

[jordan10]

Well, I think it really depends on what you use and what's in it. A lot of moisturizers have things like zinc in them (as do many other products), obviously hand sanitizer has alcohol in it. And the perfumy soaps wouldnt be good. And your skin absorbs pretty much anything wet you put on it. So if you are using a ton, there is a small chance of that leaching out and into your tank. I keep a spray bottle of vinegar water, after I wash my hands well with soap and water, I scrub my hands with the vinegar water.

Must like that vinegar smell lol

 

[HB AL]

My routine has never failed me: wash hands and arms up to my arm pits with dawn dish soap. Scrub for about thirty seconds then wash off under cold water for about a full minute. Feels kinda ridiculous doing it but have never had a negative reaction from putting my hands and arms in my tank. Also if I didn’t do a thorough job and there was a negative effect on the tank I would be devistated.

That's what I use dawn dish soap up to my armpits almost but I dont rinse off for a minute, I rinse off for maybe 20 seconds. It's worked for me for 30+ years with no issues so I wouldn't do it any other way.