Antimicrobial Properties of Household Products
Torrie M. Sterns
In recent years, there has been sort of a mania about the topic of health. Which foods are the healthiest? Which ones lower cholesterol and which ones support heart health? Which cleaner should we use in the house? Which shower gels are best? or is it better to use soap? The question heard pretty often across all these areas is this: which products fight infections brought on by microbes? This study is on the ability of certain household products to inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus Aureus. This bacteria is commonly found on the skin and in the nasal passage. Its no harmful in this way. If were to make it's way to the lungs, however, it can cause serious health problems. Medicine resistant strains of this bacteria are what are responsible for M.R.S.A. This study suggests that there are certain foods live garlic and vinegar, but their effects are temporary or partial Most foods didn't have any effect on Staphylococcus Aureus at all. They are not a cure. Shower gels and liquid soaps seem much more effective than natural soaps and bar soaps. As for household cleaners, more dangerous chemicals may not mean cleaner surfaces. Bleach can power through grime and germs, but so can less harmful cleaners like 409.
