I knew it! According to a recent WebMD article, “plain soap” and antibacterial soap are comparably effective in killing germs when used properly. As a nurse friend of mine explained it to me, “The soap makes the dirt and germs slippery and the water rinses them away. That’s why you don’t need antibacterial soap — because it’s literally just washing the germs off.”
Here’s what WebMD had to say:
“Antibacterial soaps do not provide a benefit above and beyond plain soaps for generally healthy people living in the community,” researcher Allison Aiello, PhD, tells WebMD.
“Washing your hands is extremely important for preventing …read more