antibacterial soaps and cleaners The antimicrobial chemical
triclosan in antibacterial soaps is believed to disrupt thyroid
function and hormone levels in people; when it mixes into
wastewater, it can cause sex changes in aquatic life. And health
experts believe that overuse of this and other antibacterial
chemicals is promoting the growth of bacteria that are resistant
to antibacterial treatment. What you can do: Avoid products
labelled "antibacterial," use cleaners without unhealthy
chemicals. What you can do: Switch to liquid soap and avoid
using antibacterial products. What you can do: Don’t rely on
skin sanitizers to knock out germs. Save money by using just-as-
effective soap and water. What you can do: Choose unscented,
organic castile soap for cleaning your body and bathroom, and
use simple homemade cleaners for stubborn soap scum. What you
can do: Throw away any of the contaminated products and use old-
fashioned methods to keep your hands clean. What you can do:
When you can't wash with real soap and