I read that article too. There is also a link on the side of the article on comments from readers. The bottom line is people just don't wash enough hot or cold water and sometimes they don't even use soap which is what is going to get the bad bugs off your skin. The prevailing thought is that people in general are less likely to wash their hands or wash them long enough unless the water is warm. It is the scrubbing that removes bacteria loosened by soap for enough minutes to matter, not the temperature of the water. Hand gel santizers are a great back up, but is best to wash with soap and water when you can.
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Hi Tina,
I read that article too. There is also a link on the side of the article on comments from readers. The bottom line is people just don't wash enough hot or cold water and sometimes they don't even use soap which is what is going to get the bad bugs off your skin. The prevailing thought is that people in general are less likely to wash their hands or wash them long enough unless the water is warm. It is the scrubbing that removes bacteria loosened by soap for enough minutes to matter, not the temperature of the water. Hand gel santizers are a great back up, but is best to wash with soap and water when you can.
October 25, 2009 - 6:28pmThis Comment
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