In the late 1990s and early 21st century, non-aqueous alcohol-based hand hygiene products (commonly referred to as hydroalcoholic solutions, hand antiseptic solutions, or hand sanitizers) began to gain popularity.
Mwishoni mwa miaka ya 1990 na mapema mwongo wa 21, kiowevu cha kuosha mikono chenye alkoholi kisichotumia maji (ambacho pia kinafahamika kuwa vieuzi vyenye alkoholi, vieuzi vya antiseptiki au vieuzi vya mikono.) vilianza kuwa maarufu.