Are Antibacterial Cleaners Better Than Regular Cleaners?
Are Antibacterial Cleaners Better Than Regular Cleaners?One reader writes, “I hear so much today about antibacterial this and antibacterial that. Do I need to be using antibacterial cleaners in my home? Do they really help clean better than the other soaps and detergents I’ve been using. I have also heard a lot about antibacterial resistance. Is this really a problem caused by cleaners? Can you help me know what I need in my home?Answer: It’s true that the influx of antibacterial cleaners seems to have overtaken many areas, but you’re right to question whether or not you need to use antibacterial cleaners in your home. According to many studies, regular soap or detergent and water is enough to wash away dirt, bacteria, and viruses. Proper handwashing doesn’t need the added benefit of a antibacterial cleaner, to thoroughly clean hands. The same is true for your home. Regular cleaning with soaps and detergents will remove much of the harmful bacteria and viruses. One of the problems with
