This type of soap can help you kill more germs, study study
Do you think your handwashing method is effective? New research indicates that you may want to reconsider.
Even if you book and rub these Mitts several times a day,Your handwashing routine May not offer you adequate protection against the disease. According to a 2017 study published in the newspaperFood controlIf you do not use gel-based soap, you could escape the sink with dirty hands you thought.
In the study, researchers applied Glogerm, a lotion that simulates the presence of germs, in the hands of the participants. The subjects were then charged with using a soap by hand based on gel or gel to wash their hands; At the end of the handwashing sessions, the amount of Glogerm on the hands of the participants was recorded. However, while the researchers found no significant difference in the amount of gloder that remained in the hands of the participants on the basis of the type of soap they used, they noticed an interesting difference in the way each type of soap Has affected the washing time of the hands. Especially people who have used gel-based soapwashed and rinsed their hands for 4.5 seconds more, on average, that those who used foaming soap.
Although it may seem insignificant, the CDC recommendsWash hands for at least 20 seconds Effectively eliminate pathogens - including coronavirus contaminated respiratory droplets. In fact, according to a report of the publication of Harvard Health, increasing the time you spend from 15 to 30 seconds canReduce bacterial accounts from 90% to 99.9%.
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If the soap you use has antibacterial properties, the better. According to a notable 2008 study published in aWeighted and environmental microbiology, washing with antibacterial soap significantlyReduces the amount of bacterial transfer from a person's hands on objects.
In terms of drying your hands after being washed, the method you are using can have a significant effect on the amount of bacteria on them too. A 2019 study published inScientific reports reveals that the use of a hot air dryer is themost effective ways to reduce bacterial accountsWhile drying hands on clothes could potentially increase their bacterial load. And if you want to keep your safe cleaning routine safety, be sure to avoid these9 Disinguards the hands the FDA says could be toxic.
