Antimicrobial cleanser for pre- and post-operative care and on-ward handwashing. Does not absorb into the skin, but binds to it to form a protective layer that kills bacteria within 1 minute, and continues to do so for up to 6 hours after application. Containing 4% w/v chlorhexidine gluconate, which is effective against a wide range of microbes, including several strains of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses, and reduces bacterial load more efficiently than povidone iodine.