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Benefits of Handwashing and Antibacterial Soaps
- Handwashing is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the
most important means of preventing germs from spreading.
- Washing hands with plain soap initially removes some germs, but germs left on the hand can
quickly regrow and multiply.
- Washing hands with an antibacterial soap results in reduced bacterial growth on the skin than
when washing with plain soap, because a very small amount of the antibacterial ingredient remains on the
skin after rinsing to control the growth of bacteria.
- Dishwashing liquids that are also antibacterial hand cleansers provide protection to the skin when
they're used as one would use a liquid hand soap. About 65% of consumers on occasion use a hand
dishwashing liquid to wash their hands at the kitchen sink.
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