The only usable items in the bathroom are a small bar of regular soap and one normal towel, both brought there by his manservant Albert.

Antibacterial soap is no better than regular soap at keeping hands free of bacteria, according to a study presented last week.

In this case "soft" prefix is a reference to it being "softer on nature" than regular, synthetic soaps.

Is antibacterial soap any better than regular soap?

How does this recipe differ from one for regular soap?

And, in the laundry room, there would be some fine-fabric wash along with the regular soaps.

The Takeaway: Opt for regular soap and water, unless you're at a hospital or doctor's office, where it's best to use antibacterial soap.

That means using vinegar or regular old soap and water, basically "things that don't have a fragrance," says Dr. Horovitz.

Consumers concerned about using hand and body soaps with triclosan should wash with regular soap and water.

Double blind study could use regular soap with a bit of peppermint oil in it.