Ajit Karn
Antibacterial soap vs. Plain soap: Which Soap is Best?
Outside of healthcare settings, antibacterial soaps are no more effective than plain soap and water at eradicating disease-causing germs. There is no evidence that antibacterial detergents are more effective than plain soap in preventing infection in the majority of domestic and public settings. Therefore, plain soap is recommended in public and non-health care settings, as well as in the home (unless otherwise directed by a physician). We are discussing here on the Topics Which Soap is Best?
Do antibacterial soaps promote antibiotic resistance?
There is no evidence that antibacterial detergents contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but some scientists believe they may play a role.
Which Soap is Best?
Plain soap:
- Recommended for use in non-health care settings
- Easy to find in stores – read the label!
- Usually less expensive than antibacterial soaps
- Rubbing your hands is the most important step in cleaning your hands
Antibacterial soap:
Dettol Soap Original Antibacterial 100grams – Pack of 2
Lifebuoy Lemon Fresh Soap Bar 125gm
- Not needed in businesses or most homes (unless directed by your health care provider)
- No more effective than plain soap in killing germs on your hands or body
- Must be left on your hands for about two minutes in order to have any effect on bacteria
Liquid soap or bar soap?
Liquid soap:
Himalaya Pure Hands Deep Cleansing Tulsi and Lemon Pump 250 ml
- Liquid soap is generally recommended over bar soap for cleaning your hands
- Liquid soap is easy to use and will not spread germs from one person to another
- Many liquid soaps also include a moisturizing agent, so your hands may not dry out as quickly from frequently cleaning your hands
Bar soap:
- Germs can grow on bar soap and easily spread from one person to another
- Bar soap can be used in a household if no one has skin infections
- Bar soap should not be used in public places
Another way to clean hands: Hand Sanitizer
- Wash your hands with soap and water when your hands are visibly soiled. If soap and water is not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (wipes or gel).
- Food handlers in restaurants, schools, delis and grocery stores must wash their hands with soap and water before applying hand sanitizers.
Also read: Benefits of Bathing soaps
Dettol Original Germ Protection Alcohol based Hand Sanitizer, 50ml, Pack of 10
Lifebuoy Germ Protect Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer 500 ml Bottle
