Antibacterial soap is a staple in many households and healthcare facilities. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned 19 active ingredients previously common in consumer ...

Does antibacterial soap make you feel extra clean and protected? Well, turns out a chemical in these soaps could actually be making things worse. The germ-killing chemical is called triclosan ...

Antibacterial wipes are a time-crunched cleaner's best friend—but not when it comes to these cleaning jobs. The post 10 Times ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Antibacterial soaps could be doing a lot more harm than good — here's why. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More from Science Antibacterial soaps could be doing a ...

Here's why the US FDA decided that consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed in the country. An agent used in many antibacterial products ...

Some people love to hate government regulations. Many believe they’re just bureaucratic barriers that waste our time. But the Food and Drug Administration just passed a new regulation ...

"Waterless, antibacterial hand sanitizers are marketed as a way to 'wash your hands' when soap and water aren't available, and they are especially popular among parents of small children," says ...

Washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will help get rid of some bacteria, which can help with the odor. Look for the word "antibacterial" on the soap's packaging. Once you’re clean ...