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What are Some Antibacterial Products?

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

People today are concerned about controlling the amount and type of bacteria they encounter. For this reason, a number of different types of antibacterial products are on the market today. Some are designed for personal hygiene while others are geared toward keeping the home clean and fresh. Here are some examples of different antibacterial products available these days.

If an individual only has one type of antibacterial product in the home, chances are that product is soap. Whether as a bar or liquid soap, antibacterial soaps are usually kept near the bathroom sink, making them ideal for washing the hands and face. Soaps of this type are also sometimes kept in the kitchen, where anyone preparing food can quickly wash the hands before beginning any type of cooking activity.

Some deodorants contain antibacterial ingredients.
Some deodorants contain antibacterial ingredients.

Antibacterial hygiene products are not limited to hand soaps. There are also body washes that are ideal for use in the shower, as well as bath bars that are specially formulated for use with a tub bath. Even products like toothpaste, mouthwash, and deodorant sometimes contain triclosan, a synthetic compound that is known to have antibacterial qualities.

Some antibacterial body washes are available.
Some antibacterial body washes are available.

There are also a number of antibacterial household products as well. Cleansers designed for use with countertops, shower stalls, and floors are often infused with antibacterial ingredients. The idea is to minimize bacteria on all sorts of surfaces that people touch frequently, including telephones, tabletops, and shower doors.

Some of these antibacterial cleaning products are in the form of pastes or liquids that are poured onto a surface, then used to remove the buildup of any dirt or grime that may contain harmful bacteria. Other cleaning products are formulated as liquids that are housed in spray pumps. Spraying a fine mist over bedding and other textiles in the house is thought to minimize surface bacteria. Some of these spray mists are also considered helpful in killing airborne bacteria as well.

Along with cleaning agents, antibacterial products designed as cleaning tools are also available. Sponges and scrubbers are sometimes treated with chemicals to kill off any lingering bacteria after the tools are used for cleaning.

Mouthwash is often antibacterial.
Mouthwash is often antibacterial.

There is some controversy regarding how practical antibacterial products are in today’s world. Proponents of these types of products point to the fact that minimizing the amount of harmful bacteria on our hands and the surfaces we touch regularly can only mean a healthier lifestyle. Opponents to these types of cleaners and personal hygiene products note that even if the product kills bacteria, people are immediately contaminated the next time they touch something. This is thought to make using antibacterial products no more useful than using any type of cleaning agent.

Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including WiseGEEK, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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Malcolm Tatum
Malcolm Tatum

After many years in the teleconferencing industry, Michael decided to embrace his passion for trivia, research, and writing by becoming a full-time freelance writer. Since then, he has contributed articles to a variety of print and online publications, including WiseGEEK, and his work has also appeared in poetry collections, devotional anthologies, and several newspapers. Malcolm’s other interests include collecting vinyl records, minor league baseball, and cycling.

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    • Some deodorants contain antibacterial ingredients.
      By: karam miri
      Some deodorants contain antibacterial ingredients.
    • Some antibacterial body washes are available.
      By: Dessie
      Some antibacterial body washes are available.
    • Mouthwash is often antibacterial.
      By: ijacky
      Mouthwash is often antibacterial.
    • Antibacterial soap can often be found in liquid form.
      By: picsfive
      Antibacterial soap can often be found in liquid form.
    • Many household cleaning products are antibacterial.
      By: nys
      Many household cleaning products are antibacterial.
    • Some housecleaning products contain formulas that enable them to kill bacteria.
      By: monticellllo
      Some housecleaning products contain formulas that enable them to kill bacteria.
    • Bars of soap are a common antibacterial product.
      By: red2000
      Bars of soap are a common antibacterial product.
    • In most instances, antibacterial soap should not be used to cleanse delicate facial skin.
      By: CandyBox Images
      In most instances, antibacterial soap should not be used to cleanse delicate facial skin.
    • Overuse of antibacterial soaps may lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
      By: Lsantilli
      Overuse of antibacterial soaps may lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.