Muskan Nagori
Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Garden City University, Bengaluru
Dr. Shruti Awasthi
Professor, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Garden City University, Bengaluru; Email: shruti.awasthi@gcu.edu.in
*Chethana V Chalapathy
Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, Garden City University, Bengaluru; Email: chethana.v@gcu.edu.in
Abstract
This study investigates the efficacy of various soaps and detergents in eliminating bacteria isolated from circulating coins. Given the rising public health concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective hand hygiene practices have gained critical importance. The research involved isolating microorganisms from coins, culturing them on nutrient agar, and assessing the antibacterial effects of soap solutions at different concentrations. A series of antimicrobial activity tests were conducted, including zone of inhibition measurements to evaluate the effectiveness of soaps and disinfectants against these bacterial isolates. Additionally, the study included comparative assessments with ethanol and standard antibiotics. Results indicated that certain soap concentrations significantly inhibited bacterial growth, underscoring the role of proper hand hygiene in mitigating the spread of infections. This research contributes to understanding the effectiveness of household cleaning agents and highlights the need for continued evaluation of hygiene practices in public health initiatives.
Keywords: Soaps, Detergents, Antibacterial Efficacy, Microbial Transmission, Hand Hygiene, COVID-19, Zone of Inhibition
Citation:Nagori, M., Awasthi, S., & Chalapathy, C. V. (2025). A comparative study on the efficacy of soaps and disinfectants against microbial contaminants. A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Soaps and Disinfectants Against Microbial Contaminants, 1(2), 32–37. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17334415
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