It's everywhere you turn…in the news, on TV, magazines, the internet…reminders of just how vulnerable we are to bacteria and viruses, and when those stories involve frightening tales of E.Coli outbreaks, drug resistant germs, bed bugs, flu outbreaks, and now, we are in the midst of a global pandemic. It is human nature to want to protect ourselves from risk of infection, but how do we know what products will protect us from whatever germs are lurking on the surfaces and in the air of our homes and in public spaces?
As we stand in grocery store aisles reading labels of products claiming to be the answer, how do we know that our efforts will not be in vain? Do these products work against the flu, my child's stomach bug, or MRSA? Do we need an antibacterial cleanser or something with bleach? Maybe we need an alcohol based cleaner. When should I use antimicrobial products?
You may have looked for answers to these questions on the internet and may be even more confused than before. Let's try to break down the mystery and clear up the confusion.
