Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs?

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HERE'S WHAT I THINK - I think anti-bacterial soaps are hazardous to our health and the environment. Please feel free to disagree or agree!

Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs?

The use of these so called antibacterial cleaning products claims to kill 99% of bacteria. However what becomes of the remaining 1%. This 1% remaining becomes the super germ. The overuse of antibacterial cleaning products breeds stronger and stronger organisms and thus less resistance to cleaning agents.

Yes 

Our Immune Systems Need Germs to Work Properly

The use of anti-bacterial cleaning agents are ruining our immune systems and that of our childrens. We need germs to continue to streghten our immune systems.

Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs?

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Yes, you're right!

harriet says:

good info

Posted May 19, 2009

Lillian says:

I try to always use products that do not contain triclosan. Will be even more diligent now, knowing how it is toxic to the environment.

Posted March 23, 2009

JoanneOtt says:

I agree with you.

Posted March 04, 2009

Tammyrf says:

I have always told my husband, "If you constantly kill every germ your body comes in contact with, how will it know how to handle it when you are sick"? I believe that a body's immune system actually gets weakened by all the antibiotics, anitibaterial soap, etc and when a person gets sick their body cannot handle it because it is not used to it.

Posted October 21, 2008

Brian5 says:

Probably so. I think the best thing to do is just make sure you keep your home CLEAN using NATURAL, plant-based cleaning products.

Posted September 17, 2008

TwoBrightHeads says:

Yes, certain germs and bacterial are needed to help our body build resistance. Kill them all, we will be in trouble

big bright head

Posted August 08, 2008

ArtSiren says:

No question about it! 99.9% ain't good enough. Kill them all or just wash with soap. As a kid, I used to play in mud all the time, and I'm sure I'm healthier for it, having exposed myself to weak bacteria and allowed my immune system to 'know' them! The world today is fairly sterile in comparison, which puts people at risk.

Posted June 11, 2008

titanium_knights says:

Definitely are - and also I think anti-bacterial soaps dry out your skin. We don't use them here.

Posted April 30, 2008

iLLiaC says:

not necessarily, but i think our over-reliance on antibacterial soap gives us a false sense of security so that we're more susceptible to getting germs, more willing to encounter them...

Posted April 26, 2008

kab says:

Yep. I think so.

Posted April 25, 2008

GreenRevolution says:

Yes, many of them contain a chemical called 'triclosan', which kills off the weakest bacteria, allowing the strongest to multiply and form 'super-bugs'. Just stick with regular soap!

Posted April 24, 2008

carrieokier says:

Yes, they certainly do contribute. Along with the misuse and abuse of antibiotics.

Posted April 24, 2008

fefe says:

Unfortunately.

Posted April 19, 2008

bdkz says:

Heck Yeah!

Posted April 19, 2008

CarolSue says:

I find that anti-bacterial soaps always make my hands break out in rashes. That cant be good!

Posted April 18, 2008

Victoria_Neely says:

Yeah, I'm a bit annoyed that it's almost impossible to buy soap that *isn't* anti-bacterial.

Posted April 18, 2008

lucillec says:

Definetly, These Germs, bacteria, and viruses become stronger and stronger. They are some of the contributers that are causing so many dangerous diseases such as the flesh eating diseases and devistating infections to continue in and out of the hospitals. The common public is not being educated or alerted to the danger that is around them. It is all about money not the health of the people or the nation. There are safe products out there that can be used. Shaklee Basic G is on the top of the list. By Lucille Crabtree

Posted March 17, 2008

No way, Monkeybrain!

anay says:

noooooooooo

Posted February 04, 2009

JaguarJulie says:

OMG, I don't think I want to think that these soaps are creating super germs. I JUST filled all the soap dispensers with this type of soap not 10 minutes ago.

Posted October 12, 2008

 
 
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Ken wrote

I believe many germophobes go way overboard on using antibacterial products perhaps too often. Alcohol based products are not very efficient and triclosan is overkill for daily use. However for those who work in fields where hand sanitization is mandated by their occupation (medical) or simply working in direct contact with the public (bank tellers, child care, etc) you need to read my review on the Pure Works line of products. Thanks. Ken http://www.squidoo.com/pureworksfoam

Reply Posted January 27, 2009

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Tammyrf wrote...

Love this lens! Lots of grea info very nicely put.

I added my opinion above, just wanted to say that I am so glad that I am not the only one with this opinion of the anti-bacterial soaps. Most of my family thinks I am crazy because I am not a germophobe.

ReplyPosted October 21, 2008