Evaluated the effectiveness of antibacterial agents against coronavirus

the CPS acknowledged the ineffectiveness of antibacterial soap in the fight against coronavirus. This was reported on the website of the Department.

Experts noted that there is no need to hand wash it with antibacterial soap, as it does not destroy viruses, but just washes off them. “To wash away the virus, it is enough to wash your hands with plain soap, that is the one that you already have at home. It will provide about the same effect,” said they.

in addition, it is noted that antibacterial soap is not able to destroy the viruses, because those other resistance to drugs.

experts Also doubt the effectiveness of antibacterial Soaps. In Rospotrebnadzor explained that there is no such thing as a “standard antibacterial soap”: different manufacturers add to their product different supplements and in different quantities and some use this mark as a marketing ploy. Specifies that the performance criteria of this soap is not if we are not talking about disinfectant — skin antiseptic.

the specialists indicated that hand washing with soap significantly reduces the risk of contamination of enteric and respiratory infections, including mers and parasitic diseases.

Earlier, Speciality MOE gave advice to the Russians for the destruction of the coronavirus in the vegetables and herbs. So, to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, you need to soak the greens, cucumber and tomatoes for 10-15 minutes in water. Then they need to be washed with a neutral detergent, under running water, and thoroughly rinse it from the surface of the products.