2006-11-06 11:24:25 · 14 answers · asked by ? 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It is so the bacteria can become stronger and more resistant. I believe studies have shown that babies that have not been exposed to bacteria are actually sicker when they get older because the have not built up any immunities.
2006-11-06 11:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of medical researchers who agree with you -- and who also can show that casual use of anti-bacterial products has contributed to the evolution of bacteria that are resistant to anti-bacterial agents...so such widespread use of these kinds of products actually in the long run will make us sicker, when bacteria that our products can't kill get more widespread. Same thing that has happened with the indiscriminate (and wrong) use of antibiotics.
Washing your hands with soap and hot water regularly will do more to keep you "healthy" than any dozen anti-bacterial products. Just plain old hygiene works very well.
2006-11-06 19:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You got me...I've thought the same... When I grew up, Ma left the chicken out to thaw, just wiped the counter off with a warm soapy cloth. We NEVER got salmonella. I don't buy into the anti-bacterial stuff in my home, but at work is a whole different ballgame, though.
2006-11-06 19:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not all bacteria is bad and most of our bodies have an immunity to some of the common bacteria... However, it just removes the dirt and makes people cleaner... Try not washing your hands for a week or two and see if you get sick... lol... just kidding! :-)
2006-11-06 19:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by misery 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like anti bacterial soap. Why the heck else would you use soap if not to get rid of germs and other guck? I think it is one of those oxymoron things. Just a sales ploy.
2006-11-06 19:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's some scam I tell ya! They charge $2 more just so you think it's anti bacterial.
2006-11-06 19:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by Death Virus 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To protect yourself anyway. It's the same reason why you wash your hands when you use the restroom.
2006-11-06 19:28:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps get majority of the germs off you.
2006-11-06 20:45:50 · answer #8 · answered by Judas Rabbi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It reduses bacteria... though it doesnt eliminate bacteria completely, it does help prevent babies from getting sick....
2006-11-06 19:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think its dumb. they actually say that using the anti-bacterial stuff actually gets you sicker than not using it.
2006-11-06 19:26:38 · answer #10 · answered by Stepherz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋