Yes, they do work, but, in order to flush the hands from gross contamination, soap and water must be used.
Nothing is as good as using soap and water combined with good physical scrubbing.
Although single use disposal plastic gloves increases the barriers to disease, it does not take the place of thorough hand washing. A. Hand lotions that have a high moisturizer content will help with the dryness, but nothing is as effective at reducing the numbers of harmful organisms on hands as the use of soap and warm water. Check with your physician or pharmacist for the best type of hand lotion for you. A. Illnesses that are caused by microorganisms vary as to the number that are required to cause disease. Fingernail brushes are effective in removing contaminants when the physical brushing is combined with thorough hand washing.