The best way to stay clean and healthy is to wash your hands religiously. Wash them after animal contact, after eating, and when dealing with contamination. The easiest way to do this is using soapy water and a towel.

But even if you have time for that–and sometimes it’s not always possible–there are many reasons why people may find themselves without access to soap or water (or even don’t want their kids handling it). A hand sanitizer is a great substitute that doesn’t require water or soap, which is better for people who work in food service or hospitals, for example, because then they won’t be transferring germs from surface to surface.

There are many kinds of hand sanitizers, and you can choose from gel, foam, or even wipes that you apply to your hands straight from the pack. Which of these you choose is entirely up to your taste and how convenient they will be for you. In any case, all hand sanitizers contain alcohol or another antibacterial chemical that kills germs on contact.

Dial hand sanitizer is a popular, multipurpose hand sanitizer that is alcohol-based, so it kills germs on contact. It’s good for sensitive skin and reduces the risk of colds or flu. Plus, it’s easy to use: rub your hands together without water, and you’re good to go. The easiest way to apply it is with a sanitizer wipe, which you can buy in a pack at any grocery store.

Though Dial hand sanitizers are considered “the best,” there are other hand sanitizers that work pretty equally well as well as Dial hand sanitizers. Some of these products are Hygiene Laboratories hand sanitizer, Purell hand sanitizer, and Shower to Go hand sanitizer. Hygiene Laboratories offers different types of hand sanitizer wipes.

The company says its wipes are more convenient than regular soap and water, which is suitable for people who don’t want to waste water. Plus, it’s proven that alcohol-based products are better for your health since they kill harmful pathogens much more effectively. Another advantage of the wipes is that they’re reusable: you can wash them in the washing machine and be sure that you’re keeping your home germ-free.