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Best hand sanitiser in Australia

We've scoured online user reviews to find the best hand sanitiser products in Australia for a range of budgets.

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The best hand sanitiser in Australia

How did we pick this list?

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that using hand sanitiser is one of the most effective ways to avoid spreading disease, including the current coronavirus pandemic. When water and soap aren't readily available, hand sanitiser can be an effective hygienic alternative.

Our editorial team selected the products on this list based on actual customer reviews. For each category, we carefully selected parameters based on our research and identified the hand sanitisers with the highest review scores within those parameters.

We've chosen to only include alcohol-based hand sanitisers with 60–95% ethanol or isopropanol as they're proven to be the most effective against viruses and bacteria.

Read more detail on our methodology below.

Best pocket-sized: Dettol Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer Original Antibacterial 50ml

  • Cheap
  • Effective germ killing
  • Shouldn't be used on irritated skin
  • Doesn't contain aloe

Where to buy

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Price: RRP $3.49 for 50mls

Why we chose it

Dettol Instant Liquid Hand Sanitizer Original Antibacterial 50ml is our pick for the best pocket-sized hand sanitiser available because it's affordable, effective and highly rated by actual customers.

Dettol is one of the most well-known brands in the world for healthcare and sanitation products. Chemist Warehouse reviewers rank the company's base-level hand sanitiser a 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Like every sanitiser on this list, it kills 99.99% of germs. It contains denatured alcohol, so shouldn't be applied to any remotely sensitive areas. If you've only got a few dollars to spare you can grab one of these pocket-sized 50ml bottles for carrying with you at all times.

Best mid-range: Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser (Aloe) 1 Litre

  • Contains aloe vera and provitamin B5 for moisturising
  • Offers hospital-grade germ killing
  • Shouldn't be used on irritated skin
  • Pump becomes less efficient at the bottom of the bottle, leading to some waste

Where to buy

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Price: RRP $14.99 for 1L

Why we chose it

Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser (Aloe) is the best mid-range hand sanitiser as rated by Chemist Warehouse customers. More than 45 users gave it an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

It's a hospital-grade alcohol-based sanitiser which kills 99.99% of germs, but it also contains aloe vera and provitamin B5 to help moisturise hands, so it won't irritate sensitive skin. Reviewers have praised its fast-drying properties and pleasant scent.

Best high-end: Microshield Angel Blue Antimicrobial Hand Gel 500mls

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  • Hospital-grade germ killing
  • Doesn't dry out your hands
  • Expensive
  • Could be considered overkill for home use

Where to buy

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Price: $15.99 for 500mls

Why we chose it

Microshield Angel Blue Antimicrobial Hand Gel is the highest-rated hand sanitiser on Chemist Warehouse, with an average 5-star rating from more than 20 users. With a 70% ethanol concentration, it kills 99.99% of germs. It's a hospital-grade gel used in medical facilities across the country.

Fortunately, despite its clinical origin, it has a pleasant smell to mask the alcohol and dries quickly. It has been dermatologically tested, too, so it doesn't dry out skin like some stronger sanitisers are prone to.

Best for sensitive skin: Dettol Refresh Liquid Hand Sanitiser 200mL Healthy Touch Antibacterial

Dettol liquid hand sanitiser

  • Convenient travel bottle size
  • Non-sticky
  • Smaller bottle size means it's a bit pricey per millilitre
  • Some users report finding the fragrance overwhelming

Where to buy

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Price: $6.99 for 200mls

Why we chose it

Dettol Refresh Liquid Hand Sanitiser 50mL Healthy Touch Antibacterial is a staple in homes across the country. It has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from Chemist Warehouse reviewers.

It contains alcohol and kills 99% of germs without the need for water, but it has also been dermatologically tested and pH balanced to protect sensitive skin. Aloe vera extract helps soothe hands and users with generally irritable skin have reported good results.

It dries quickly without leaving a sticky residue and the smaller bottle size is ideal for slipping into a bag and carrying with you on the go.

Methodology

  • Our editorial team compared hand sanitiser from brands found in major chemists across Australia.
  • We examined hundreds of customer reviews and ratings as well as expert reviews.
  • The products on this list are chosen by our editorial team and are not selected based on commercial relationships.

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