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Hand Hygiene
Good hygiene starts at the hands

Hands are both our most important tool and the greatest carrier of pathogens. Good hand hygiene is the key to avoiding transmission. This is how it works.

Hand Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Hand Hygiene – the central factor of infection protection

Appropriate hand hygiene is essential to effectively protect patients and staff in healthcare facilities from infections. The most important elements of hand hygiene include hand disinfection, hand washing, the correct use of examination and protective gloves, and proper skin care. In addition to the sufficient availability of disinfectants, the adequate placement of dispensers is also an important prerequisite for compliance in hand hygiene.

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Hand Disinfection

Prevent infections and protect yourself with hygienic hand disinfection. Learn why, when, and how to properly disinfect your hands, and improve compliance with the 5 moments for hand hygiene outlined by the WHO.

Skin care

Healthy skin is a basic requirement for your profession. Gentle skin care and conscientious skin protection are therefore important components of occupational safety.

Gloves

Gloves are an integral part of personal protective equipment (PPE) and serve to protect employees. Different types of gloves are available depending on the area of application.

Dispensers and Wipe Dispenser Systems

Ensure proper hand hygiene with disinfectant dispensers and wipe dispenser systems. Learn about their placement, reprocessing, and importance in infection control.

Knowledge Database

The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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DISINFACTS

Stay updated on hygiene and infection protection with our comprehensive DISINFACTS periodical. Explore new recommendations, regulations, studies, products, and expert knowledge on diseases and active ingredients. Register now for the online package.

Concentrate calculator

To determine the share of concentrate when preparing ready-to-use solutions use our concentrate calculator. Simply enter the desired volume and concentration and the calculator automatically indicates the required amount of concentrate.

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HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium 2025

Graphic skyline of Hamburg and disinfectant products with the title “HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium”

On May 20, 2025, HARTMANN will continue with the next HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium. This year's title is "Because it matters - Innovations in Infection Prevention". The online stream will be available in german and in english. Find out more here.

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Events

We keep you up to date on infection prevention and control issues through our symposia and events that we host. Find out more here!