7 Hand Soaps That Fight Germs, From Cheap to Luxury – CNET [CNET]

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Tons of washing a day keeps the viruses away.

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If you’re hoping to protect yourself against any type of illness, whether it’s COVID or the common cold, proper hand washing is your first line of defense. Washing your hands with soap offers greater protection than hand sanitizer, but which soap is truly the most effective? There are tons of options out there — including liquid hand soap, bar soap, foam soap, antibacterial soap and chemical-free soap — so which should you choose?  

I selected these soaps based on ingredients, buyer reviews and clinical testing, value for money and my personal experience with the brands. If you’re looking to stock up on the best hand soap to fend off a cold or flu, stay safe as the pandemic persists or simply keep your hands clean, these seven hand soaps can do the trick.

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