Germ Fighting Products
Germ fighting products are substances found in a wide range of products -- usually household-related cleaning products -- that are designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria (not viruses). Their purpose is not to cure disease, but to prevent the transmission of disease-causing germs to healthy people.
Currently, there are over 700 such products on the market. From window cleaners, soaps, toothbrushes and bedding, to dishwashing detergents and hand lotions.
When used correctly, they do inhibit bacterial growth. However, it is critical that these products not be overused. The danger of overuse or misuse is in creating bacteria that are more highly resistant (sometimes called “superbugs”) to antibiotics. A thorough washing with soap and water (for at least two minutes) is just as effective as an antibacterial hand sanitizer or lotion.
A recent alternative to current germ fighting products like hand sanitizers is a germ spray (also called a germ protection spray or germ-fighting spray). Unlike other germ fighting products, a germ spray is non-toxic and can be used where germs often invade the body -- the eyes, nose, mouth, and on minor cuts and abrasions. Currently, there is only one such spray on the market - MyClyns.