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Does the foam that soap makes when washing hands countains bacteria and dirty? if fall in my sleeves will be contaminated?

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Yes and No: In normal everyday life, soap and it's containers have some bacteria (as does everything in the entire house). Soap suds are not considered dirty, and neither is a used bar of soap. Soap suds on a shirt sleeve are not considered a form of contamination.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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