DO USAGE OF BAR SOAPS PROMOTES HYGIENE OR SPREAD GERMS?

Yes, it’s true and makes sense that you want to clean your body with something, well, clean. That raises a few interesting questions about a bar soaps. Unlike liquid soap that you hand out from a container, bar soap remains in open all day long, seemingly vulnerable to all the germs in your shower. Then you rub that same bar all over your body, washcloth, again and again until it is used up to that weird little sliver.

Does it mean if you use bar soap, you’re rubbing a ton of germs all over yourself? Well, yeah, because germs cover pretty much everything! But coming in contact with them frequently won’t automatically make you sick; otherwise we’d all be sick all the time.

ARE THERE GERMS ON THE BAR SOAPS?

The majority of germs are present on to the bar soap, and that is probably from your skin. It is evaluated that about half the cells in the human body are bacteria, and a lot of those live upon your skin, helping to make up what’s known as your skin microbiome. Other microorganisms like fungi are also part of this little environment. Our skin plays an essential role in providing the barrier between the pathogens, and tissues, and is important to our immune system. So, using the bar soap again and again won’t make your skin unhealthy.

If you’re using washcloths or loofahs to keep your soap then there may be chances of growth of various microorganisms and molds as they stay moist for long periods. So, keep your bar soap in the dry case to prevent microbial growth.

HERE’S HOW BAR SOAPS WORK ON GERMS:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a bar soap cleans by physically washing away dirt and microorganisms. The surfactant compound in soaps works to physically remove germs and debris as soon as you add water. The soaps labeled with “antibacterial” uses chemical agents to kill the germs. But you don’t need to seek out antibacterial soap because it has no added health benefits, said by CDC. The normal plain soap is quite effective at getting rid of germs on its own. These mechanisms dilute the concentration of microorganisms on the soap. The germ washes down the drain, but some might not make it to the drain, which is why you should clean your tub and feet frequently.

How does it take to get rid of microorganisms? According to the CDC, it takes a minimum of 15 seconds for water and plain soap to wash away dirt and temporary microorganisms which you got up from touching other people and surfaces throughout the day.

CAN BAR SOAP EVER MAKE YOU SICK?

It is doubtful that using bar soap will make you sick in some ways. Since, most of the microorganisms live upon you or comes from you, so if you think of our natural microbiome it usually doesn’t cause problems. The US National Library of Medicine states that less than 1% of bacteria make people sick and it’s a general indication of why you don’t need to freak out about a bar soap.

Well, there can be few exceptions like if you have an open cut that allows pathogens to enter into your body more easily. Which can lead to state such as athletes’ foot and if you’re immunocompromised then your body can’t fight back against a disease-causing invader. Also, you could be more likely to pick up some sort of illness or infection if you share your bar soap. Not all people carry bacteria or germs on their skin, but some can transfer the virus-like common cold of flu via soap bar.

HERE’RE SOME SUGGESTIONS TO GET RID OF AS MANY BAR SOAP GERMS AS POSSIBLE:

It can’t be said for a surety that bar soap will somehow make you sick. Here are some suggestions for you to make your bar soap microbial free for you.

• Firstly, wet the soap, and then work on the lather for at least 15 seconds before you start washing.

• Then apply your soap directly to your body instead of using any washcloth, etc.

• If you want to use a washcloth, then consider using a new, dry washcloth.

• Always aim to keep your bar soap dry between uses.

FINAL THOUGHTS:

The bar soaps now have improved versions of formulas, and a vast variety of soaps, and the new wave of bar soaps are gentler, even luxurious, up to the next level. It is not sure that soaps are spreading illness; instead they can prevent us from infection.