Is Antibacterial Soap More Effective than Regular Soap?
While antibacterial soaps contain additional chemical agents designed to kill bacteria, studies have shown that regular soap is equally effective in reducing bacterial contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has noted that there is no significant difference in effectiveness between antibacterial soap and plain soap in preventing illness. Furthermore, concerns exist regarding the long-term use of antibacterial agents leading to antimicrobial resistance.
