Mounting data suggest antibacterial soaps do more harm than good
Found on Ars Technica on Saturday, 09 April 2016
Scientists report that common antibacterial compounds found in those soaps, namely triclosan and triclocarban, may increase the risk of infections, alter the gut microbiome, and spur bacteria to become resistant to prescription antibiotics. Meanwhile, proof of the soaps’ benefits is slim.
“There’s evidence that there is no improvement with using soaps that have these chemicals relative to washing your hands under warm water for 30 seconds with soaps without these chemicals,” he said.
You only need to tell people that they need it, and that every single germ has to be killed in the most efficient way possible. Just don't tell them that a sterile environment does actually harm more harm than good. Too many people are stupid enough to believe all that.