FOR NEARLY 5,000 years, humans have concocted cleaning products, yet the simple combination of soap and water remains one of the strongest weapons against infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus. Even so, when outbreaks like COVID-19 occur and panic sets in, people rush to buy all sorts of chemical cleaners, many of which are unnecessary or ineffective against viruses. Foam hand sanitizers are disappearing from store shelves, even though many lack the necessary amount of alcohol—at least 60 percent by volume—to...

Good old fashioned soap often gets overlooked. The old adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," applies to many areas of life, but in modern times, it is particularly relevant when it comes to soap. Sure, having hand sanitizer on-the-go is both practical and a necessity, but for many years bars of soap have been overlooked for their liquid siblings. And although it could be said that there's never been a more critical moment in modern times to regularly...

HAND washing is a hot topic at the moment thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. With health authorities advising people to wash their hands regularly, is liquid soap better than a bar of soap? Is liquid soap better than a bar of soap? Is there a difference? There are advantages and disadvantages in using liquid soap and bar soap. Soap bars have been said to hold microbes which can make people sick because the bars are often shared with others....

We are all looking for ways to reduce our environmental impact, whether that’s holding your weekly shop in your arms over opting for a plastic bag or having your reusable water bottle always in tow. The beauty industry, in particular, is one of the biggest offenders of single-use plastic waste but until recently, there were few alternatives. From refillable and recyclable packaging, to plastic-free alternatives, some of the biggest beauty brands in the biz are getting creative with ways to reduce...

Let this bread touched by a host of elementary school students show why washing your hands is so important, especially during flu season. A pair of elementary school educators knew their recent experiment with moldy bread had succeeded in teaching their students to regularly wash their hands with warm water and soap when it received a singular reaction. Ewwwwww! Gross! An elementary school experiment showed students the importance of washing their hands with soap and warm water to prevent the...