Unless there is bleach or other germ killing chemicals in dish soap ( not d/w soap ) how does it kill germs?
2007-09-26 03:10:36 · 8 answers · asked by grounded 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Yes it is. In years past, we thought " wash, rinse and you are germ free." How wrong we were. Most people do not realize how many times they get sick from their dishes or kitchen. They also get sick from using the dishwasher as an extra cabinet.
How clean is the drainer for your dishes? How clean is that drying cloth?
Read the directions on the dish soap you use. Are there any directions?
2007-09-26 03:36:23 · answer #1 · answered by tysdad62271 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Does Soap Kill Germs
2016-11-07 05:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soap cleans. It cleans away germs as well as dirt. But, if there is a high concentration of germs, it is best to use bleach or Lysol. I'm always happy enough that my dishes and hands are plenty clean with just soap. It has worked for years. When we've had an illness in the house I take out bleach and Lysol though.
Many diseases were eliminated and infant deaths were reduced when the importance of proper hygiene was understood. The first doctor to suggest washing between births was actually black listed from the medical community! But, his idea stuck and infant and mother mortality dropped startlingly when implemented. Soaps back then didn't have all the chemicals for "killing" bacteria they do now. And, just as well. Those kill necessary as well as unwanted bacteria. Keeping the good bacteria is necessary to keep the bad in check. (another more complicated item in the formula)
Actually, the chemicals they add to make soaps antibacterial are counter productive. They attack your organs (especially thyroid) and kill good bacteria which helps keep the bad bacteria in check.
2007-09-26 03:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Soap helps to carry away the germs by mixing with hot or warm water and providing a means to help it go away. It does not in itself disinfect, which is what bleach does as a biocide.
Soap is an excellent cleanser because of its ability to act as an emulsifying agent. An emulsifier is capable of dispersing one liquid into another immiscible liquid. This means that while oil (which attracts dirt) doesn't naturally mix with water, soap can suspend oil/dirt in such a way that it can be removed.
2007-09-26 03:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by hopflower 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I add a few drops of bleach to my dishwater to kill the germs. I don't add much but it's enough to kill the germs. You could probably you Lysol concentrate and that would work to. Good luck. 2D
2007-09-26 06:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by 2D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
soap cuts grease, but hot water and the action of the action of rubbing the dish get rid of germs.
2007-09-26 03:53:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It disolves the grease and makes it smell nice. You need very very hot water to kill germs or just use dishwasher as the steam is hot enough to disinfect.
2007-09-26 03:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by samicles 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it's a myth. I you want to kill the germs, then you need to add a capfull of bleach to the water.
2007-09-26 03:18:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋