Probiotics Kill Subway Pathogens Better Than Bleach: Study

Probiotics Kill Subway Pathogens Better Than Bleach: Study
A recently published study found that probiotic-based cleaners completely eliminated pathogens in a subway train after 12 weeks of treatment. Shutterstock
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A new study indicates that how we sanitize for germs can determine how at risk we are from catching a cold from a virus or bacteria.

Decontaminating subway trains with a probiotic-based cleaning solution was found far more effective than chlorine-based cleaners at killing pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for causing COVID-19.

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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