What
cleans hands better than soap and water?
The FDA Findings
The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, (FDA), recently published its findings on
the effectiveness of antibacterial soaps. In its report, the federal agency
found that among several ingredients in antibacterial soaps, triclosan and triclocarban are not more
effective than using soap and water to wash hands. Then two named ingredients
are intended to be used with water, and rinsed off. Manufacturers of over-the-counter
antibacterial products which include those two ingredients are now no longer
permitted to market them as such. The FDA also states that manufacturers of
products with those ingredients have not proven that that they are safe for
long term use, nor any more effective than using soap and water.
Cold and Flu Season, Schools, Workplaces
US Media Studios long believes that the most effective
way to prevent the spread of germs in commonly populated spaces, and when germs
are most likely to be spread, is to wash hands regularly with warm water and
soap. No special soap is needed as most are effective in killing germs. Schools
and workplaces, where more people are located and congregate, should consider
antibacterial soaps with regular soap dispensers and running hot water.
If soap is not available, and hot water is not
provided, a hand sanitizer product with 60 percent alcohol is recommended, such
as disposable wipes and hand gels. Washing hands is one of the most effective
ways to prevent the spread of germs. Other methods of germ prevention is
cleaning desks, telephones, doorknobs, lunch and break room tables and other
objects with a germ-killing solution or spray.
Nothing cleans hands better than soap and water. Read more on the topic here.
