Bug Busters On Trial ; (1) Goodhealth(2) Superbug Fears Have Made Them a Huge Hit but Do 'Antibacterial' Washes and Gels Really Work? Our Expert Put Them to the Test ...

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FEAR of hospital superbugs and a desire to protect ourselves against common viruses has led to a boom in antibacterial hand products sales have risen by 80 per cent in the past year alone.

Available in either a wash which, like soap, is used with water or as a gel that you rub into your hands, these products contain antibacterial ingredients, such as alcohol, that kill germs. They also create a hostile environment for bacteria in the longer term in contrast to ordinary soap, which relies on detergent to wash away bacteria.

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Bug Busters On Trial ; (1) Goodhealth(2) Superbug Fears Have Made Them a Huge Hit but Do 'Antibacterial' Washes and Gels Really Work? Our Expert Put Them to the Test ...

Antibacterials were designed for use in hospitals, but with growing concerns about viruses such as SARS and bird flu, as well as superbugs, an increasing number of products have become available on the High Street.

Manufacturers claim their products kill almost all bacteria. But while many people think they protect against superbugs, that's r...

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