But he is warning about using it in another setting.
A midlands fire officer is refuting claims that hand sanitizer can catch fire in your car.
Warnings on social media in recent days increased fears that a volume of the product left exposed could cause a blaze in vehicles.
Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer in Westmeath Pat Hunt says while the alcohol is flammable, it would have to be exposed to a naked flame for this to happen.
However, he does issue a warning about sanitizer in another setting:
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