What do you think of all the anti-bacterial products?

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I think for the most part it's bad to use too much anti-bacterial products (bad for the environment AND creates more resistant bacteria), and I don't think they are necessary in most applications. I'm talking about normal home use, of course-medical use, restaurants, food processing/packing companies and public places etc excluded as their needs are obviously different.

Examples: using an anti-bacterial toilet cleaner. Um, what's the point?

An automatic soap dispenser-you touch the pump BEFORE you wash your hands, so why is an automatic dispenser beneficial? Plus the soap it contains is anti-bacterial. I think that's a total scam and is horrible for the environment, as it uses batteries and it creates more plastic trash-not to mention the harsh chemicals.

Anti-bacterial soaps have been proven not to have benefit over regular soaps.

Dishwashing liquids-??

Floor cleaning products-??

Yes, I agree, these products are grossly overused. Please stop!! 19
I disagree, I purposely use anti-bacterials whenever available. 6
I do purposely use some products but not all of them. 12
I don't read the labels-or-this isn't something I notice. 4
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  • poon__jabber
    9 years ago

    vinegar is better for such a purpose

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  • lc1988
    12 years ago

    While some antimicrobials do produce resistant strains, the most alarming thing to me is the overuse of antibiotics prescribed. Pine sol is a known cleaner to select for resistance but use won't cause a MRSA outbreak. But as I said, we are to blame for the super bugs emerging by mis use of antibiotics not cleaning supplies.

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  • BoredGuy
    12 years ago

    Use in moderation, and when they are really needed. Excessive use, will lead to super bacteria and then... have fun with that!

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  • dappled
    12 years ago

    In general it's a scam. Make us afraid of something and then come up with a wonder product that allays our fear.

    They have their place in hospitals and kitchens, though.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      And I mentioned hospitals and kitchens, factories and so forth as excluded...

      I meant just home use...

      I think the ads for these products are made ia terroristic means and methods. You?

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      • dappled
        12 years ago

        Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. It's probably harsh to call it terrorism but it could be defined that way. It's spreading fear for personal gain.

        Any advert that tells me what's in it for me, I think, "What's in it for the good person who spent millions making this advert just because they cared enough about me to make my life better?"

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          12 years ago

          And I noticed you didn't vote....telling..

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          • dappled
            12 years ago

            <rolls eyes> Okay, now I voted. :P

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          12 years ago

          Being that it means about or wore than zero benefit for the consumer and total fear-oriented gain for the seller, I think it precisely fits the definition for terrorism!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Yessss!! Terrorism !! So glad people can see through it!!

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