Clean X Hand Sanitizer is 70% alcohol and kills 99.9% of common germs that can cause illness and evaporates quickly, leaving a light citrus scent and fresh hands. Hand sanitizers are designed to kill bacteria and viruses that cause infection. In order for hand sanitizers to be effective, you need to use enough to fully cover the entire hands and fingers.
The alcohol acts as whats called a denaturing agent, versus soap, which acts as a detergent. Essentially, alcohol kills or inactivates viruses.