Does PURELL kill the good and bad germs?
Yes, however, because PURELL has no residual antimicrobial activity, the natural flora left in the skin will resurface and repopulate quickly on the skin. PURELL does eliminate some of your good germs while it gets rid of the bad germs. The same is true when washing with soap and water. However, in both cases, your body quickly regenerates the good germs. So rest assured, there is no harm from using either regular soap and water or PURELL.
