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Antibacterial wipes can still spread bacteria

June 3rd, 2008 by rauschrs · No Comments · Biology

So this is for all those germaphobic people that carry Purell hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, and Lysol disinfectent spray in their purse.

Researchers say that our favorite handy clean wipes can spread bacteria after first use. They are best used for hard surfaces used in hospitals and other facilities. Although the antibacterial wipes can remove most bacteria from the surfaces, they cannot kill the bacteria they remove. This can transfer bacteria from surface to surface if used more than once on various surfaces.

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