Antibacterial soap (is junk)

[JPicasso]

I suppose most of us knew, or suspected a lot of what this article is talking about. But it's good info for when those of you who sell, get asked about it.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2016...t-antibacterial-soaps-do-more-harm-than-good/

 

[Susie]

Yes, I knew that.

(Snark alert) The federal government, in all it's wisdom, has put out article after article saying the same thing. Yet they still require all medical offices and hospitals to use antibacterial soap. Go figure.

 

[Arimara]

I've known this for quite a few years. I've been an advocate for tea tree oil since I learned about that.

 

[shunt2011]

Yup, been aware of this for a long time now.

 

[topofmurrayhill]

Yes, I knew that.

(Snark alert) The federal government, in all it's wisdom, has put out article after article saying the same thing. Yet they still require all medical offices and hospitals to use antibacterial soap. Go figure.

I can't find any reference for this requirement.