Today, in pursuit of a healthy life, antibacterial products are receiving increasing attention. The market is full of antibacterial products that are confusing and their quality and effectiveness vary. The following is a detailed comparison of the nine common types of antibacterial products, which is clear to all.
The first is antibacterial hand-washing. The advantage is to be user-friendly and to be able to effectively remove part of the bacteria from the hand during daily hand washing and to reduce the risk of hand-borne disease. It contains antibacterial components such as alcohol, benzo-p-ammonium and inhibits common pathogens. However, frequent use may lead to dry, allergic hands skins and limited antibacterial effects of some poor-quality products that cannot cope with complex bacterial environments.
The second category is antibacterial wet towels. Portability is its greatest advantage, which is readily available for both travel and routine emergency response, and allows for rapid cleaning and antibacterial treatment of small surfaces. However, some of the wet towels may add too many spices and irritating ingredients, are unfriendly to skin-sensitive and have less persistent antibacterial resistance, which can be significantly reduced if dry.
The third category is anti-bacterial dishes. For those who focus on dietary hygiene, antibacterial foods reduce exposure to the surface bacteria of the food. Some of the cuisine, using anti-bacterial techniques such as nanosilver, can inhibit bacteria for long periods of time. However, these products are relatively expensive and their antibacterial effects may be reduced as the time of use and the number of cleanups increases, and if they are not properly cleaned, there may be residual sludge that affects antibacterial performance.
The fourth category is antibacterial textiles, such as antibacterial towels, bed sheets, etc. They inhibit the growth and reproduction of micro-organisms on fabrics, reduce the creation of aroma and molds, and help people with skin allergies or sweat. However, antibacterial components of some antibacterial textiles may be lost in the process of washing, and some products are treated only on the surface, and internal fibres may still breed bacteria after long use.
The fifth category consists of anti-bacterial plastics, such as anti-bacterial plastic sheeting, and meat boxes. The material itself has anti-bacterial properties, is non-conformable, corrosive and suitable for use in wet environments such as kitchens. However, some antibacterial plastics may undergo changes in performance at high temperatures or UV exposure, leading to instability in antibacterial effects, and poor-quality antibacterial plastics may release harmful substances.
The sixth category is antibacterial paint. When used on indoor walls or furniture surfaces, it creates a resistant environment, inhibits the growth of fungus, etc., and prolongs the useful life of buildings and furniture. However, the construction requirements for antibacterial coatings are high and, if the construction process is poor, they may not be evenly covered, affecting antibacterial effects, and some antibacterial coatings are overbroadly publicized in the market, and the actual antibacterial capacity is far from nominal.
The seventh category is an antibacterial air cleaner. It filters micro-organisms such as bacteria and viruses in the air and improves the quality of indoor air for the benefit of persons with respiratory diseases or those who are allergic to them. However, it is expensive and the filters need to be replaced on a regular basis, otherwise they will not only be effective antibacterials, but may also be hotbeds for bacteria, and their depuration effects on pollutants such as large particulate dust sometimes mask their lack of antibacterial performance.
The eighth category is anti-bacterial saliva. It helps to reduce the number of bacteria in the mouth and to prevent oral problems such as tooth decay and stench, which can be easily used when it is not possible to brush teeth in a timely manner. However, the long-term use of some anti-bacterial mouthwashing may disrupt the micro-ecological balance within the mouth, lead to oral gynaecosis, cause other oral diseases, and mouthwashing with alcohol may stimulate oral mucous membranes.
The ninth category is antibacterial skin. To some extent, it inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin surface and prevents skin problems such as scabies, which are attractive to the oily skin population. Overuse, however, may result in skin dependence and, if discontinued, the skin may have adverse reactions, and some antibacterial skins may have irregular additives, such as hormones, that pose a potential threat to skin health.
Based on the above, these nine types of anti-bacterial products are of varying quality. Consumers ‘ choices should be based on a combination of factors, such as their own needs, the use of scenes and the quality and reputation of products, and avoid blind and windy purchases to ensure that they are able to select truly self-appropriate and safe and effective anti-bacterial products to protect their healthy lives.
