Skin Degreaser

Surgical Spirit is a rapid-acting antiseptic solution containing denatured alcohol (ethanol or isopropyl alcohol) used for skin disinfection before injections, blood sampling, and minor procedures. Its antimicrobial activity denatures bacterial proteins and disrupts cell membranes, providing effective reduction of skin flora within 30-60 seconds of application. Beyond disinfection, surgical spirit serves to degrease skin for secure adhesion of dressings, tapes, and ECG electrodes, and is applied to pressure-prone areas of immobile patients to harden skin and prevent pressure ulcers. Available in clear, colorless liquid form in various pack sizes, surgical spirit is highly flammable and for external use only. For the clinician, it provides a fast, cost-effective skin preparation solution across multiple clinical applications. For the patient, proper use of surgical spirit reduces infection risk from injections, prevents dressing detachment, and helps maintain skin integrity during periods of immobility.