Antibacterial Soaps
Keyboard, cell phone, faucet handle, doorknob—let's face it, germs are everywhere. Antibacterial soaps, like those listed below, help to kill some of those microbes. Scrubbing with regular soap and water or using hand sanitizers also helps keep you healthy. If you do catch something, check out cold remedies and flu products.
Below, products within five percentage points of the top-recommended item share the No. 1 designation.
| Product Name | Percent of Pharmacists' Votes |
|---|---|
| Hibiclens |
24%
|
| Dial |
23%
|
| Cetaphil |
16%
|
| Purell |
10%
|
| Softsoap |
9%
|
| Safeguard |
7%
|
| Phisoderm |
5%
|
| Dove |
4%
|
| Lever 2000 |
2%
|
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