I've been doing some google searching and I'm having trouble finding some anti-bacterial body wipes products in the USA that kill MRSA.
Al ot of the products say they kill 99% of bacteria, but don't specifically mention MRSA. (I've found products in the UK that specify that they kill MRSA, but not the USA)
The wipes that DO kill MRSA are to be used on surfaces (e.g., kitchen counters, stovetops, sinks, the outside of microwaves, trash cans, door knobs and faucets), but not on the human body.
Anyone know of some wipes that can be used safely on the human body that also kill MRSA?
I know nothing about these beyond what the manufacturer claims though. And after a six months of diligent use of Eshlongitate, I am getting a l i t t l e bit suspicious of these claims ... :-)
The FDA prohibits Defense Soap, LLC or any company from claiming any anti-fungal or antibacterial properties unless the products contain man-made chemicals, approved by the FDA, that have been proven to be effective viricides or fungicides. We can, however, say that Defense Soap is a natural remedy but not a cure.
Defensesoap advertises itself as "all natural":
Defense Soap Products are made with 100% natural ingredients that have been clinically proven in laboratory settings to have anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties providing a skin care system designed specifically for the combat athlete.
The ingredients:
Pharmacuetical Grade Tea Tree Oil
Pharmacuetical Grade OIl of Eucalyptus
Personally, I don't care if the shit is natural or artificial. I just want it to work and it looks like defensesoap can't confirm that it works against MRSA.
I was told by my doc that OTC anti-bacterials will likely not kill MRSA. UV lights will kill it though so tanning is one option. Also Ozone kills MRSA so I guess if you have an ionic purifier jsut stand in front of that.
What you need to be looking for, imo, are anti-microbial wipes, rather than anti-bacterial. A quick google search returned several brands that claim to kill MRSA
What you need to be looking for, imo, are anti-microbial wipes, rather than anti-bacterial. A quick google search returned several brands that claim to kill MRSA
Thanks for the info. I'll check. Are they safe for the human body or are they for wiping down countertops?
Many of them are neat in that they evaporate shortly after application (though I don't have experience with any listed on this site), thus saving having to dry off or wash up.
Foams are apparently the new thing in hospitals, as well