Are your kids like mine? The moment I mention that we are going somewhere outdoors, they jump up and down in exaggerated exhilaration. That could possibly be the reason why we spend most of our weekends outdoors. And kids being kids, when they start playing, they don't care about hygiene or staying clean. After a mere 5 minutes of playtime, they can get everything on them dirty, from head to toe.

And so, we were at the beach a few weeks back, and the kids had so much fun building sandcastles. Joey has no qualms about getting her hands dirty from all the sandplay, but Jayne was a little apprehensive at the beginning. I had to reassure her that Mummy would wash her hands clean after that! Well, the little one is more princessy than the elder one in some ways.

But the truth is at a public place like the beach, it may be better to play safe. Kids fall sick easily and frequently, and one of the ways to keep them healthy is to keep germs as far away from them as possible. Therefore, when it comes to handwash, I would go for anti-bacterial soap instead of the those that offer only basic cleaning. My kids need more protection than just mere cleansing - I need to know that whatever germs they've come into contact with are exterminated with each wash! Instead of praying and hoping that my kids won't fall sick, I prefer to be proactive and stay one step ahead of possible infections.

The thing is, how do I REALLY know that my kids' hands are thoroughly and properly cleaned?

I'm glad you asked! :D

Ever since I've been introduced to the Hulk of handwashes, my heart has been put to ease. This amazing product from Lifebuoy not only cleans with a nice fragrance, I can also be sure that my kids' hands are thoroughly cleaned because I get a visual confirmation! The soap foam changes colour to GREEN after 10 seconds of wash, which is an indication that 99% of the germs have been killed. Totally cool.

Let my little assistant, Joey, show you how it works:

As the world’s first anti-bacterial soap brand, and with over 100 years of history in saving lives, Lifebuoy is the World’s number 1 germ protection soap. It has proven itself to be a worldwide leader in bringing better health and hygiene to billions. As a mum, I naturally would go for the best when it comes to protecting my kids. My choice is ....  Lifebuoy. :)