Antibacterial handwash 'no better than plain soap' for fighting germs

Millions of US consumers spend nearly $1 billion annually on "antibacterial" and "antimicrobial" soap, but is it really better than plain soap? A recent study shows little significant difference between the bactericidal effects of plain soap and antibacterial soap when used under real-life conditions.
Handwashing with soap and water is an important and inexpensive method for preventing the transmission of disease, as it removes contaminants, including pathogenic bacteria or viruses, from hands.
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