I have a small bottle of the no water stuff I keep in my bag JIC but rarely use it - soap and hot water works wonders.

And yes, the antibacterial stuff is a waste of time imo - it kills the GOOD bacteria on your hands too, not to mention the chemicals etc in it - hideous and unnecessary. Plus like your friend said, I have problem with sterile environments esp for kids anyhow.

ETA: Another myth like that of the glove wearing while food preparing Total load of bollocks.