Sharing soap is dangerous; Tap to know why

Jul 19, 2023 Sushmita Panda

We often share soap with our partner or family while assuming that it’s safe. Well, it’s not.

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According to experts, soaps are not self-cleaning. Several studies point out that bacteria stick around after washing up with soap.

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Experts point out that bacteria on soap can spread from person-to-person if it is shared from one person to another.

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Studies suggest germs on a soap can include E. coli, salmonella, and shigella bacteria, as well as viruses like norovirus and rotavirus and staph.

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Moreover, some germs can spread by getting into wounds or scratches on the skin, while others are spread from feces.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hand-washing is one of the best defenses when it comes to transmission of disease.

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