A (1) ... number of people feel that washing with antibacterial soaps is the (2) ... thing to do. (3) ..., their ignorance has led them to believe that these soaps are better than normal ones. However, research has shown that there is no real difference between washing with ordinary soap or soap containing antibacterial agents. It has also been proved that being too clean actually has (4) ... effects, as our bodies do not become resistant to germs (мик­ро­бы). This discovery has come as a surprise, especially to those who believe that bacteria have to be fought with every means known to man.