Did you know that people have used antiseptics since the 1800s? Yes, you read that right. Isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide were popular choices in cleaning contaminated surfaces and preventing the spread of germs. 
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Below, you'll find out about the two solvents, how you can use them, and which is better than the other. So let's dive right into it.

One germ can multiply into 8 million germs in a day, and some of those micro-organisms lead to disease causation, especially when you don’t wash your hands. Therefore, you might consider using sanitizers, but the various types present in the market are confusing.

What’s more,

You might also need alcohol for home or industrial purposes. And without knowing the similarities, differences, and uses, you might end up making the wrong buying decision. But that doesn’t have to happen.

​This article will inform you all about isopropyl and ethyl alcohol. Read on.

Alcohols are organic compounds with one or more hydroxyl groups attached to a hydrocarbon chain. They have various uses at home and in industries as disinfectants, preservatives, solvents, and fuel additives.

Our particular interest is in comparing two alcohols; Denatured alcohol vs rubbing alcohol. This article aims to explain the difference between the two alcohols and how they are used at home and in industrial settings;

Although washing hands with soap and water is the most effective way of fighting germs, washing sinks are not available all the time. Hand sanitizers keep germs at bay when soap and water are absent. Hand sanitizers are either alcohol-based or alcohol-free. Alcohol-based sanitizers contain 60-90% isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.

 Although both alcohols have antimicrobial properties when diluted in water, they have significant differences in their properties. This article explains the difference between the two alcohols regarding their antimicrobial properties, effectiveness, and safety to the skin.
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Let's get started with the Ethyl Alcohol Vs Isopropyl Alcohol comparison;