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8 Dirty Truths About Anti-Bacterial Soaps

By: Emily Lockhart on Monday, December 23rd

Most families make the switch to “anti-bacterial” soaps and other products in order to protect their families from germs and illness. However, studies reveal that you might not only be wasting your money, but also putting your health at risk by over-using these products.

Here are eight dirty truths about antibacterial soaps and other anti-microbial products…

1. Studies show that so-called “anti-bacterial” marketed products don’t have any added effectiveness compared to regular old soap and water. So paying extra for a product deemed antibacterial isn’t offering any extra protection. Soap by nature is germ-fighting on its own.

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