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Studies show that there is low risk in using previously used soap bars, and that the transfer of germs in unlikely. They also support the frequent use of soap and water for hand washing.

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What are the ingredients contained in sunlight bar soap that has effective in killing bacteria?

In short, there aren't any. It is the mechanical action of washing your hands with soap that removes MOST of the germs if done properly.


What sizes do you get bar soap?

The dettol bar soap comes in various packing sizes. From 70 grams to 165 grams. Its known to be the best daily care soap. Clinically proven it eliminates 99.9% germs. This antibacterial bar soap is mild on skin too making it feel clean and healthy.


Can bacteria live on a sponge with soap and transfer from dish to dish?

Bar soap would contain more bacterium as it is usually handled by more than one person. Liquid soap is not handled at all.


Is a caress velvet bliss bar of soap antibacterial?

Yes and no. hands have good bacteria on them all the time and bad bacteria too. When you wash your hands with soap and water this is important because it helps greatly reduce the amount of bacteria, viruses, etc., on your hands. It's not really the soap that does the germ destroying, it's the washing of hands with warm water. The water is the most important ingredient Caress Velvet Bliss isn't considered an "antibacterial" soap although using it with water does kill germs on your hands. They do make antibacterial soaps with Triclosan and other antibacterial ingredients. But the most important part is the washing of your hands with warm water and antibacterial soap only does a little bit better job of germ killing.


Is a soap bar a mixture?

Soap is a mixture.

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Can a staph germ live on a bar of soap?

Recent studies have stated that staph bacteria can live on a bar of soap. Guidelines suggest that only pump soap is used and to wipe the pump handle with a bleach wipe to kill and lingering bacteria.


What are the ingredients contained in sunlight bar soap that has effective in killing bacteria?

In short, there aren't any. It is the mechanical action of washing your hands with soap that removes MOST of the germs if done properly.


Why is bar soap not recommended for sanitation in a salon?

because it the germs or microbes that is left on the hand will remain on the bar soap


Why is bar soap not preferred in hand washing?

It isn't preferred because when you used a bar of soap in the shower/bath a few times and then wash your hands with the same bar of soap its going to give your hands the germs from taking a shower from the bar of soap and it dosent kill alot of germs/bactiria anyways


Can you get germs from sharing bar soap?

Not if it's in water or you don't put it in your mouth or nose.


What sizes do you get bar soap?

The dettol bar soap comes in various packing sizes. From 70 grams to 165 grams. Its known to be the best daily care soap. Clinically proven it eliminates 99.9% germs. This antibacterial bar soap is mild on skin too making it feel clean and healthy.


How does bar soap kill bacteria?

a substance named alkaline does most of the cleansing


Are soap dispensers better for hygiene than bars of soap?

Yes, the argument is that when you have multiple people using bar soap they are all leaving their germs on the bar of soap rendering it ineffective. Whereas, many soap dispensers now have motion detectors so you don't even have to touch the dispenser.


Can bacteria live on a sponge with soap and transfer from dish to dish?

Bar soap would contain more bacterium as it is usually handled by more than one person. Liquid soap is not handled at all.


Which is more hygienic to use liquid soap or soap bars?

liquid soap. by using bar soap u spread germs from one persons body to yours...its also unclean to share foo foo's for the same reason..... so even though you may think that its fine to by bar soap because its soap and it will be clean think again and by liquid soap!


Can you bathe a person with hand soap?

Yes, you can use hand soap as body soap. Hand soap may not contain the same fragrances, moisturizer, or exact same consistency as body wash, but it is safe and and effective to bathe in. Note: you may not want to use a bar of soap, as germs can live on the surface, especially if it sits out in the open, and is used regularly for hands.


Can a bar of soap get dirty?

Technically yes, but it’s not something to lose sleep over. Germs do like to live on bars of soap, but they are typically washed away as you wash your hands. A few studies (which, keep in mind, were funded by soap companies) have been conducted on this matter, and no soap germs lingered on any of their participants’ hands.To decrease the amount of germs on your soap, make sure it dries out between uses—bacteria like damp, slimy soap best. Also, if you rinse your soap before use, you can send many of the remaining germs down the drain.