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The effects of disinfectants and antibacterial soap on bacterial growth Abstract The effects of various disinfectants and one brand of antibacterial soap on bacterial growth were examined. Different cleaners containing either ethanol, sodium hypochlorite, or triclosan as a primary ingredient were added to culture tubes containing bouillon broth and bacteria taken from the classroom. Bacteria from each tube were regrown on agar plates to determine whether the disinfectant or soap, which had been added to the bacteria's rood source. was effective. Under the conditions of the experiment, all cleaners tested proved satisfactory in killing the bacteria found in the classroom. Introduction. Hospitals are supposed to be clean, right? All bacteria living on countertops and on other surfaces arc supposed to be killed with routine applications of potent cleaners to provide a sanitary environment for patients. But would it be possible for the disinfectants used in hospitals to be less effective than the...

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