Tampa (BLOOM) – When it comes to maintaining personal hygiene, choosing the right soap plays a crucial role in our daily cleansing routine. With a plethora of options available, the debate be… ...

Soap, whether liquid or bar, will reduce the number of pathogens on your hands. The friction you create when you're rubbing your hands together and lathering up lifts away dirt and microorganisms ...

While liquid soaps require a large plastic pump container, bar soaps normally use minimal packaging. This means less waste and no annoying empty containers in the shower.

Bar or liquid soap — Bar and liquid soaps are equally effective in lowering the number of microbes on our skin. Because both have surfactants, one is not better than the other.

As liquid soaps and sanitizers remain elusive, bar soaps are in relatively plentiful supply. And, doctors say they're as effective or better. Author: Jeff Valin Published: 11:29 PM EDT April 7, 2020 ...