There are certain situations when only soap and water are appropriate to adequately clean hands, such as when your hands are visibly dirty. As long as they are not visibly soiled, in which situation can an alcohol-based hand rub be used to clean your hands?

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There are certain situations when only soap and water are appropriate to adequately clean hands, such as when your hands are visibly dirty. As long as they are not visibly soiled, in which situation can an alcohol-based hand rub be used to clean your hands?

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