overuse or misuse of disinfectants may reduce their effectiveness. This publication reports The Conversation, citing research.
Too frequent use of disinfectants and improvised solutions can be dangerous and can cause mutations in certain viruses. In particular, excessive handling of the hands of the alcohol solutions may produce bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents. Scientists explain this by the fact that conventional antiseptics destroy the DNA elements of bacteria, but stimulate the virus to mutate and develop immunity to the drugs. The article explains that, in theory, about methods of protection against viruses can cause outbreaks of new infections and increased mortality.
Experts have also criticized the homemade remedies for the treatment of hands and other body parts, produced on the basis of alcohol and other components. It is noted that the efficiency of the produced handicraft antiseptics has not been proved, also homemade medications can have side effects. The popularity of mixed at home antiseptic gels due to concern about hygiene in a pandemic coronavirus and the scarcity of antibacterial agents on the market.
Also emphasizes that the effectiveness of household chemicals against viruses is not proven. In the number of components, which are the means for washing dishes, cleaning or washing include alcohols, Quaternary ammonium compounds, phenols, hydrogen peroxide, benzalkonium chloride and triclosan. Many chemical compounds can harm the skin and the organism as a whole. To avoid harm, doctors suggest to treat antiseptic remedies as medication — use them a limited amount of time and in accordance with the instructions.
Previously, the CPS recognized the ineffectiveness of antibacterial soap in the fight against coronavirus. The statement of the Ministry reads that there is no need to hand wash it with antibacterial soap, as it does not destroy viruses, but only washes them. Experts have noticed that the concept of “standard antibacterial soap” does not exist, and different producers use this phrase for marketing purposes.
