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Originally Posted by AksarbeN
Ok,,,, anyone think that antibacterial is a soap that you might not want to use continually? There are good germs that we need and with the continued use of antibacterial soap our little bodies don’t build up an immunity to things in our everyday life. Washing is ok, but we don’t want to take it to the extreme. Too much of a good thing is not always good! I intermix what soap I'm using for what type of job I'm doing or have done.
I've actually read that antibacterial soaps afford you no advantage over regular soaps. What kills germs is the friction of rubbing your hands together, combined with the lather which suspends them and washes them away.
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That's because liquid soaps are usually petroleum-based detergents, and not soap at all.
Wow, I didn't know that. Of course that being the case, it certainly would stand to reason that my skin would get so irritated. I presume you can find vegetable-based oil soaps in a regular grocery store...? Will have to look into them.
I've actually read that antibacterial soaps afford you no advantage over regular soaps. What kills germs is the friction of rubbing your hands together, combined with the lather which suspends them and washes them away.
Wow, I didn't know that. Of course that being the case, it certainly would stand to reason that my skin would get so irritated. I presume you can find vegetable-based oil soaps in a regular grocery store...? Will have to look into them.
The key words there was “no advantage”! Washing with hot water for a longer period of time with lather is truly helpful.
Oh...yes! You can also hang them from your rear view mirror, they make for great conversation starters, "...say, is that a bar of soap hanging off your windshield?"
That’s why they make it and call it “soap on a rope!” That’s what you need to buy next time.
Interesting that the polls are reflecting everyone is about equal and there’s no special type.
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The key words there was “no advantage”! Washing with hot water for a longer period of time with lather is truly helpful.
I've also heard it doesn't really matter if it is hot water or cold water. (Not trying to contradict you. Just relaying what I've heard recently in the news. )
You're right - there is no advantage of antibacterial soaps over regular soaps. But that doesn't mean they are bad to use. However, if you pay more for an antibacterial version, isn't that just a waste of money?
What I have been spending my unearned money for anti-bacterial and there is no benefit? Who said that???
Of course there is a benefit! Scientists found that the soaps that kill 99% of bacteria the 1% that survives becomes immune to that type of anti-bacterial agent, cause a strain of super bacteria! :O
Of course there is a benefit! Scientists found that the soaps that kill 99% of bacteria the 1% that survives becomes immune to that type of anti-bacterial agent, cause a strain of super bacteria! :O
Wow you are smart too.
Hey AksarBen, I thought the only "good" bacteria was in your gut not on your hands
I would not ever use a bar of soap in a public restroom - I am paranoid enough about shaking peoples hands because of their germs - would not want to share soap. Nope, nope.
At home, liquid soap. Also helps with the glass shower door not mucking over from the soap scum that bar soaps leave behind.
Informative thread, Aksarben!
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I intermix what soap I'm using for what type of job I'm doing or have done. 
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