Friday, November 10, 2006

Suds away

No antibacterial soap for me! Studies have shown that not only does it destroy good bacteria, but washing your hands correctly is more important. I think it is a way for manufacturers to charge more.

Interesting article from ABC news about washing hands.
http://tinyurl.com/y2bnrg

My beloved Costco only carries antibacterial soap, so I don't buy soap from them. I did find some Ivory liquid soap, which was half the price per ounce of other soaps. Interestingly, it was on the top shelf of the Kroger. You know you find the best prices either on the top or bottom shelves of grocery stores. They put the more expensive brands in the middle. I will find the info and post it.
http://www.ivory.com/YourIvoryProducts_LiquidHandCleanser.htm

While this smells good and does the job, my hands get super dry in the winter. I bought some Dr. Bronner's almond liquid soap and used 3 capfuls in some foaming pumps I had. The 16 oz. cost me around $7.50 and should last quite a while. Disregard the interesting packaging and it is a great product.

I may add some olive oil to the foaming soap and see how that works.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Craig makes me price items per ounce or each. I will have to try the top and bottom shelf technique!