Anti-Clean?
OK, I just don't get it.
What is the point of soap? To kill germs right?
Well then why are there soap brands out there that are NOT anti-bacterial? And it is sad that the ones that actually *ARE* anti-bacterial have to market that fact as a selling point. How do they lose sales to soaps that don't do the job of what a soap's job is??????????
That just doesn't make sense to me.
Are there 2 uses for soap that I am not aware of?
1. To clean yourself of germs
2. To stay dirty but smell like you cleaned yourself of germs
I was wondering if someone could clear this up for me...any takers?
What is the point of soap? To kill germs right?
Well then why are there soap brands out there that are NOT anti-bacterial? And it is sad that the ones that actually *ARE* anti-bacterial have to market that fact as a selling point. How do they lose sales to soaps that don't do the job of what a soap's job is??????????
That just doesn't make sense to me.
Are there 2 uses for soap that I am not aware of?
1. To clean yourself of germs
2. To stay dirty but smell like you cleaned yourself of germs
I was wondering if someone could clear this up for me...any takers?
posted by MindComet at 5:20 PM
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I dont work for mindcomet, so you are probobly wondering why I would answer your question...the answer is I want an internship so maybe this will get me noticed.
All soap although it says its anti-bacterial does not actually kill germs. I watched a discovery chanel show on soap and studies found that in most cases it is acutally the process of washing ur hands that eliminates germs versus the soap itslef(think about it). Soap companies probobly know this and thats why they do or do not market themselves as actually killing the germs. It could be considered false advertising.
My email is Jlevine4@binghamton.edu
1:10 PM
The thing is, some people people believe that anti-bacterial soaps are too harsh. That's why some soaps will focus on making qualities like mildness and moisture their selling points.
2:40 PM
You know, I've had the same thought.
However, the one thing that got me was when I saw a pump for handsoap that had a little sticker (the kind you'd take off after installing - but in this case was missed) that said something to the effect of "not for use with anti-bacterial soap."
At that point, I was conflicted. I didn't know whether to be angry if there wasn't anti-bacterial soap in the dispenser, or if there was anti-bacterial soap in a dispenser that shouldn't have it. And how could a dispenser not be able to handle anti-bacterial soap? It was all just too much to handle, really.
I find that I have some of my most profound thoughts in the bathroom. It is unforunate, however, that my memory is usually too short to remember them by the time I leave... Is that normal?
8:26 PM
The problem with anti-bacterial soap is that it doesn't kill all the bacteria. The ones it doesn't end up being resistant to attack.
It's sort of like putting a bad guy in prison and letting him work out all day until release. NOW you have a problem.
11:52 AM
Soap doesn't kill bacteria. It is an emulsifying agent. Essentially, it lifts dirt, oil, etc. off the skin in a way that water by itself cannot. This is due to the fact that water and oil do not mix. Often, bacteria and other germs found nestled in the oils of the skin are washed away as well, but not always.
It would seem that anti-bacterial soap, which actually acts to kill the bacteria instead of merely washing them away, would be the better choice. The problems is that only the weakest germs are killed while the stronger, more powerful are left behind. Additionally, antibacterial soap leaves a residue so that these leftover germ continue to adapt. This leads to super-strains that are difficult to combat with.
I hope that answers your question.
9:09 PM
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