There's no evidence OTC antibacterial soaps prevent disease more than washing with plain soap and water. Some antibacterial drugs can do more harm than good.
“Antibacterial” is somewhat of a marketing gimmick. Yeah, those have extra microbial killing chemicals, but plain soap kills plenty well enough, pops their little lipid walls.
“Antibacterial” is somewhat of a marketing gimmick. Yeah, those have extra microbial killing chemicals, but plain soap kills plenty well enough, pops their little lipid walls.