The soap you use isn’t dirty. You are correct! It’s odd to consider that something designed to cleanse you could be messy. However, certain people fear that bar soap could be an area that is contaminated with bacteria. Because we are involved in the production of body, hand, as well as tooth-washing soaps, we’d like to explore this issue to help you relax.
Are bar soaps sanitary?
We are aware that the microbes in your microbiome, as well as the dead skin cells that reside on your hands, will get to everything you interact with. Research has proven that we can transfer these bacteria onto our keyboards, cell phones, doorknobs, remote control faucets, liquid soap dispensers, as well as light switches, and even soap bars.
Numerous studies have found that despite the fact that the levels of bacteria on a used bar of soap may be slightly more than on soaps used in the past, there are no visible levels of bacteria on the face’s skin surfaces following the use of the soap bar.
So how could soap bars contain bacteria but not also spread germs?
The reason for this is that the bacteria are attracted to the water that is on the top bar and not the bar itself.
Washing involves two steps:
- If you pick up the soap bar and begin lathering it on the oil-attracting end of the soap molecules, it absorbs the oils and grease that are on the skin.
- After you rinse the soap, the water-attracting portion of the soap molecule is followed by the water, washing the soap, and all impurities to the drain.
Following washing, all bacterium which was present on the soap or your hands are washed away through the drain.
What is the definition of hygienic?
In the Oxford Dictionary, the word “hygienic” means: “Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean; sanitary.”
This is the reason why certain people find the idea of bar soap being hygienic baffling.
Bar soap is sanitary and hygienic. It’s science.
Remember when all the family used a single soap bar until it gradually vanished? Then, one day, it was replaced with liquid body wash and hand soap due to the fact that the soap bar was an “unhygienic” source of bacteria. Interestingly, there was no sign of illness despite the fact that we had the same soap. There was no disease that the soap could transmit.
Were we extremely lucky, or have manufacturers and suppliers of health products successfully manipulated our fears of germs?
As per an article published in The New York Times, soap bars do not carry disease.
A small amount of bacteria detected on a soap bar that is used by a variety of people isn’t an ideal breeding ground for bacteria that could be risky, even in regular usage. This has been proved time and again by a variety of researchers dating back to the year 1965.
The article describes a study from 1988 in which soap bars were inoculated by introducing E.coli or P. Aeruginosa at levels 70 times greater than the stories found on conventional soap bars. Then, 16 participants were instructed to clean their hands using the soap in the same way as they would normally. After washing, no one of the 16 panelists showed any discernible levels of either bacteria on their hands.
Are Tooth Suds also sanitary?
Yes, it is. Because Tooth Suds is chemically a soap, it’s safe to use to clean your mouth. But it shouldn’t hinder users from using profane words.)
Tooth Suds is an oral soap that aids in remineralizing tooth enamel by encouraging an alkaline PH level in your mouth. It foams just like traditional toothpaste, but it is free of artificial foaming agents.
To use, moisten the bar (washing off any bacteria in the bar) and then apply your toothbrush to the bar until you get suds off it, then brush your teeth.
Here are some suggestions to calm your mind if you’re worried about the presence of bacteria on Tooth Suds:
- The bar of your teeth’s suds dries completely between use (the bacteria you’re concerned about will need to be hydrated).
- The toothbar should be cleaned with running water before using your toothbrush to wash away whatever might be on the bar’s surface.
- Cleanse your toothbrush as well as Tooth Suds bar after you have finished brushing.
Bar soap is sanitary, but let’s talk about what is dirty.
The possibility of a bacterial infection present in your soap bar isn’t much of an issue when you think about other sources within your home:
- The pump you use (with filthy hands) to squeeze soapy liquid off the bottle. Have you ever cleaned the pump’s top? It’s extremely dirty! It’s better to eliminate your plastic pumps and instead use the soap bar. If you’re looking for some interesting details on dispensers that are contaminated, here’s a research paper about the issue.
- The end of the toothpaste tube, which everyone shared, but the kids did not replace the cap… it’s a mess! It’s the same issue as soap pumps. However, we prefer Tooth Suds.
- A study carried out by the University of Arizona in 2014 by Charles Gerba proved that towels can be the most polluted item within your home since they are frequently used and hold water for a long time, which allows bacteria to develop.
- And what about the kitchen sponge? Actually, it’s a place for the growth of bacteria because it stores all the water. (check for this MythBusters hyperlink below!)
If you’re interested in learning more about the germs that cause illness and why things might not really be as “dirty” as we think they are, then watch this fact-filled episode on the Mythbusters (we really love them! )
Also, check out this informative article about how important it is to wash your hands using detergent and soap. It was a highly successful science experiment that demonstrated the effectiveness of soap and water work in comparison to. Hand Sanitizer.
Now, you’re aware that the soap bar isn’t dirty!
Be aware that the things you use may not be as dirty as we’ve been taught. We have been taught by advertising to be afraid of germs that might not even exist. Now, you are aware that soap isn’t dirty and that our Tooth Suds and Bar Soaps are safe to use.
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