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Do all brands of bar soaps have antibacterial properties?
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No: Antibacterial soaps contain antibiotics. Regular soaps can help remove the oil that germs cling to from the skin or other surface so that it can be flushed away with water.
Answered 12/7/2017
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No: only ones that are antibacterial soaps.
Answered 12/7/2017
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