antibacterial soap

Sanitizing hand wash

Antibacterial soap contains chemical agents intended to kill bacteria on the skin, not just wash them away.

Common in hand soaps and body washes, especially in medical settings.

Studies suggest antibacterial soaps offer little advantage over regular soap for household use, and concerns about antibiotic resistance have led to bans on certain antibacterial ingredients.

Related

handwashing · wash your hands · soap · detergent · germicide · antimicrobial · infection control · hospital grade · communicable diseases · flu season · FDA ban · healthcare · disinfectant · antiseptic · lather · cross-contamination · public restroom · cleanser

Categories
Opposites
antimicrobial properties

antibacterial soapgentle soap

Non-harsh washing agent

natural soap · water · bar soap · moisturizing soap

microbial relationship

antibacterial soapbacterial culture

Cultivated microorganism population

petri dish · growth medium

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G