Threats of salmonella outbreaks come often enough that we’re always reaching for antibacterial products when we see them on drugstore shelves. It’s true that washing your hands with antibacterial soap can decrease the likelihood of spreading bacteria like salmonella, but self-cleaning products or ones embedded with antibacterial properties sure don’t hurt.
The antibacterial products below help decrease the germs in a number of ways. In the kitchen, self-sterilizing knife blocks kill bacteria like salmonella on the surfaces of your cutlery. And sportswear made of revolutionary antibacterial fabric also effectively kills the bacteria that make your gym clothing reek.
Take a look through the slideshow below to explore some other self-cleaning and antibacterial innovations.
20 Self-Cleaning and Antibacterial Products
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Eco Underwear (Update)
Aussiebum Bamboo Boxers
18
Transforming Self-Cleaning Phone
Nokia Morph Concept
17
Beer Fridge With Door Tap
Asko Home Pub
16
Technology For Pets
The Litter Robot Self-Cleaning Litter Box
15
Overnight Kit For One Night Stands (FOLLOW-UP)
Ho-On-The-Go
14
Techy Face Masks
Japanese USB Face Masks For Serious Germ-a-Phobes
13
Self-Cleaning Glass
Window with Built-in Squeegee
12
Vertical Mouse Is Ergonomically Correct
WOWPEN Traveler
11
Textile Nanotechnology Breakthrough
Self-cleaning Fabrics
10
Self-Cleaning Sportswear
9
Eco Home Air
The Mini PET Bottle Humidifier
8
Kill Germs With UV
Halo Vacuum Uses UV-C Rays
7
Hotter Foods for Boomers
Consumption of Spicy Foods Spikes
6
Holistic Soap Uses Real Silver
Plank's Cor Silver Soap
5
Second Skin Super Fabric
The ZGlove
4
Self-Cleaning Knife Blocks
Germ-Killing Kitchen Gadgets
3
Self-Cleaning Eyewear
ClearVision Glasses
2
Virus-Fighting Garments
The Anti-Bacterial Dress Prevents Cold and Flu
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Lotus Leaf Self-Cleaning Surface
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Post-Snacking Fingertip Washers
The Lay's Fingertip Washing Machine Cleans Oily Fingers
Plant-Based Cleaning Tools
Scotch-Brite™ Brand Adds Two New Products to its Greener Clean™ Line
Chemical-Free Produce Sterilizers
This Portable Food Cleaner by Kai Xia Uses Hydroxyl Ions
Sustainable Paper Towel Holders
Simplehuman Launches Dual Paper Towel Holder with Cleaning Pump
Essential Oil Cleaning Kits
Saje Wellness' Essential Oil Home Cleaning Kits are Naturally Scented
Smart Fridge Purifiers
Vitesy's 'Shelfy' Extends the Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Food Freshness-Increasing Appliances
The Uvera 'Aurora' Smart Food Preserver Has UV-C Technology
Sustainable Stainless Steel Toothbrushes
The Singular Toothbrush Features Replaceable Components
2-in-1 Paper Towel Holders
The SpaceAid Paper Towel Holder with a Sprayer Bottle is Versatile
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Sets
Nellie's Dish Stick + Refills Tackle Kitchen Messes with Ease
Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases
The Star Photon Innovations 'Titan' Neutralizes Bacteria
Unimaginable Portable Washers
WASHWOW Disinfects Clothes, Fruits, Vegetables, and Much More
Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers
The Bril UV-C Toothbrush Sanitizer Kills 99.9% of Bacteria
Zero-Waste Home Cleaning Kits
Plantish Launched the Eco-Conscious 'Zero Waste Cleaning Set'
Probiotic Fabric Freshener Sprays
byMATTER another day bio-active freshener Eliminates Odors
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Soap-Embedded Body Scrubers
The Body Smoosh Brings Together Soap and a Scrubber
Unstainable White Robes
Heinz's Unstainable Thobe Helps People Enjoy Condiments Without Fear
Antibacterial-Coating Mousepads
ASUS Unveils Its Latest Antibacterial Material Mousepad
Skin-Caring Hand Sanitizers
Touchland's Gentle Mist Features a Hero Skincare Ingredient
Concentrated Commercial Cleaners
Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaners are Two-Times Concentrated
Refined App-Powered Litter Boxes
The 'KTBox' Self-Cleaning Litter Box Keeps Odors Away
Handheld Garment Cleaning Devices
The SUMJet Portable Dry Cleaner Eliminates the Need for Ironing
Antibacterial Reusable Menstrual Cups
The Bfree Cup is Safe for Use and Sustainable
Plastic-Free Laundry Sheets
Cleancult Debuts One-of-a-Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets
Sustainable Toilet Cleaning Kits
Blueland's Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Set is Eco and Convenient
Sanitizing Shoe Cabinets
Rootsense Unveils the New Temperature & Humidity Control Shoe Cabinet
Portable Cleaning Devices
CleanGaurd Provides the Ultimate Clean in Minutes
Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools
These StayWell Copper Accessories Kill 99.9% of Germs
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Reusable Plastic-Free Deodorants
'Lifelong Deodorant' is Refillable and Washable
Countertop Crockery Sanitizers
The Conceptual Utensil Disinfection Cabinet Keeps Items Germ-Free
Chemical-Reducing Tap Water Devices
Filterbaby Was Designed to Improve Skin Health
Long-Lasting Compostable Dishcloths
Nellie's Swedish Dishcloths are an Eco Paper Towel Alternative
UV Light Razor Cleaners
The Conceptual 'Purity' Razor Sterilizer by Wonjun Jo is Wall-Mounted
Sterilizing Countertop Dishwashers
The Karlxtom Countertop Dishwasher Has a Portable Design
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Waste-Free Home Care Brands
Cleancult Debuts New Scents and Refreshed Packaging
Skin-Caring Water Filters
Filterbaby 2.0 Removes 99.9% of Contaminants from Tap Water
Affordable Portable Dishwashers
The 'Shabosh' is a Water-Efficient Square-Foot Dishwasher
Eco-Conscious Refillable Dish Sticks
Nellie's Aims to Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Dishwashing
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
arbOUR Launches Its Plant-Based Cleaning and Laundry Line
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
AI-Powered Disinfectant Devices
UVCeed Shared a Solution for the "Tripledemic" at CES 2023
Powerful Next-Gen Dishwashers
Bosch's PowerControl Spray Arm Delivers a Targeted Clean
Reusable Household Disinfectants
Clorox Introduces the Reusable and Refillable 'Disinfecting Mist'
Versatile Ultrasonic Cleaners
This Cleaner Helps to Get Rid Of Dirt At a Microscopic Level
Eco-Friendly Dishwasher Pods
AspenClean's Product Range is Safe, Non-Toxic, and Natural
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Planet-Friendly Cleaning Products
Nellie's is a Canadian Family-owned Company
Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Holiday-Scented Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Launched a Festive Collection of Cleaning Products
Self-Sanitizing Earbuds
Audio-Technica Launches Is New 'ATH-TWX9' Earbuds
Refillable Antimicrobial Mascaras
Somater's Refillable Mascara Has a Self-Cleaning Brush
Tablet-Based Cleaning Kits
Nature Lake's Cleaning Solutions Help to Keep Lakes Clear of Pollutants
Microbiome-Balancing Intimate Sprays
The Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe Reduces Single-Use Wipes
Germ-Killing Karaoke Pop-Ups
Lysol's Air-aoke Uses LED Tech to Showcase the Brand's Air Sanitizer
Touch-Free Soap Dispensers
simplehuman Debuts the Rechargeable Sensor Pump
Advanced Nonstick Cookware
Calphalon Debuts Two New Technologies: MineralShield™ and AquaShield™
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Sustainable Disinfection Subscriptions
CleanCult's 'Refill Ritual' Service is Eco-Friendly
Convenient Cleaning Strips
Tru Earth's Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Eco-Strips are Efficient
Kitchen Water Purifiers
Bluewater's Kitchen Station 1 Removes Toxins & Enhances Tap Water
Probiotic Underarm Toners
Bella Skin Beauty's Pre-Deodorant Spray Supports Underarm Care
Scented Disinfectant Mists
Zoflora Introduces the 'Disinfectant Mist' in its Five Signature Scents
Probiotic Household Cleaners
Lively is a Line of Probiotic Household Cleaning & Pet Care Products
Summertime Cleaning Products
Cif Multipurpose Sprays Now Come in Two New Scents
In-Shower Underarm Washes
Oxters' Targeted Wash Manages Body Odor with Proper Washing
Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
MACK & Notpla Created an Industry First Detergent Sachet
Powerful Aromatic Bathroom Cleaners
Zoflora Power Bathroom Kills 99.9% of Bacteria
Summer-Ready Reusable Kitchen Towels
Cloud Paper's Swish Cloths are Adorable and Functional
Antibacterial Protection Toothpastes
Colgate Total Plaque Pro-Release Reduces Harmful Bacteria
Sustainable Laundry Detergent Sheets
Spot Detergent Sheets Have No Parabens or Phosphates
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Probiotic Body Sprays
La Maison's London Fog Spray is Fit for Room and Body Use
Refillable Aluminum Cleaning Products
Cleancult Launches Refillable Aluminum Household Packaging
Microfiber Reduction Laundry Detergents
Zara's Detergent Challenges Microfiber Water Pollution
Hydrating Hand Santizing Mists
The Touchland Power Mist Collection Boasts Zero Sticky Residue
Pre-Filled Cleansing Swabs
Clean Swipe by Starface Gently Removes Buildup on the Go
Flushable All-Purpose Wipes
Twipes are Gently Microbial Biodegradable Wipes That are Safe to Flush
Home Disinfectant Sprays
ByoPlanet's MS-700 Electrostatic Sprayer uses Charges to Attract Droplets
Cut-Resistant Kitchen Sponges
The Rescue Forever Sponge Has an Antimicrobial Design
Multipurpose Germ-Killing Cleaners
S.C. Johnson FamilyGuard Disinfectants Come in Two Formulas
Preventative Household Cleaners
Zep Plus' Advanced Tech Extend Time Between Cleanings
Sustainable Soap Bundles
The Clean Freak Gift Set by Soapply Features Exclusive Merch
Antimicrobial Towels
The Titan Yarn Bath Towel Stays Fresh and Clean with its Antimicrobial Base
Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets
Yujin Lee Designs the Evelopper for 210 PD.GROUP
Chic Matching Kitchen Essentials
Simplehuman Boasts Chic Matte Black and White Home Essentials
Convenient Spray Foam Cleaners
Domestos Power Foam Can Now be Applied Upside-Down
Antibacterial Parcel Delivery Systems
The Aristos Home Dropbox Protects Packages From Theft
Gentle Family-Safe Disinfectants
Puracy's Disinfecting Surface Cleaner is Also Produce-Safe
Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards
The 'Artētype' Mechanical Antimicrobial Keyboard is Stylish
Food-Safe Sanitizer Sprays
This Bacteriophage Microgel Bead Spray Kills Bacteria on Food
Free-From Produce Washes
Aunt Fannie's Produce Wash is Food-Safe and Free from Residue
6-in-1 Cleansing Washes
Gntl's Skin Wash Replaces Makeup Remover, Hand Soap, Bubble Bath & More
Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes
The Cheeky Panda Antibacterial Multi-Surface Wipes are FSC-Certified
All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits
The Mix It Yourself Cleaning Kit has Safe Solutions for Home Needs
Breathable Bamboo Sanitary Products
KNH Releases a Series of Bamboo Sanitary Products for Women
Antibacterial Extra-Long Pads
SOFY AntiBacteria 99.9% Keeps You Safe from Leakage
Biodegradable Single-Use Soap
Researchers at the Imperial College London Develop the Tab Soap
Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners
The Conceptual 'FOL:U' Clothing Care Appliance Sterilizes Garments
Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
Trader Joe's Reusable Sponge Cloths are an Alternative to Paper Towels
Equipment Manager-Honoring Cleaning Campaigns
Lysol Joins Alex Rodriguez on the Lost Bet Campaign
Single-Use Dishwasher Detergent Packs
Trader Joe's Has Ew Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Packs
Reformulated Restaurant Cleaning Products
Dawn Professional Products Were Enhanced by P&G
Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks
The Messermeister Next Level Magnetic Knife Block Has UV LEDs
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Cancer-Combatting Engineered Bacteria
Researchers at Standford Develops Staphylococcus Epidermidis
Plant-Based Daily Shower Sprays
Sensitive Home Boasts Safe & Effective Household Cleaners
Skincare-Inspired Sun Care Cosmetics
Columbia Skincare is Introducing Sun Care Products and More
Sports-Inspired Laundry Products
arbOUR Offers a Selection of Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents
Sprayable Air Sanitizers
Lysol Debuts An Air Sanitizer to Protect Consumers from Airborne Bacteria
Student-Focused Hand Washing Ads
SC Johnson Professional Launches 'Happy Hands Contest'
Razor-Cleaning Tools
Tryck's 'Razor Beam' Cleans a Steel Blade Razer in Under Five Seconds
Multipurpose Concentrated Pod Cleaners
The Zoflora Concentrated Pod Comes in Two Scents
Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
SC Johnson Launches New FamilyGuard Brand Disinfectant Line
Ocean-Friendly Laundry Filters
Samsung's New Laundry Filter Reduces Microplastic Pollution
Medical Brand Debuts
BioFilm Introduced its New Wellness Brand Titled 'BioShell'
Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices
The Sliball Device is Made to Disinfect Shopping Cart Handles
Hand Hygiene Awareness Ads
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health Champions Hand Hygiene Awareness
Food-Preserving Microbial Ingredients
Florida Food Products Debuts VegStable Secure
Naturally Powered Hotel Toiletries
25hours Hotels Stocks Eco-Friendly Toiletries from Soeder
Germ-Fighting Mop Cloths
Clorox® Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths Clean, Disinfect and Sanitize
Hand Sanitizing Stadium Campaigns
Shimmy Launched an OOH Campaign at Gillette Stadium
Naturally-Powered Personal Care Products
These New Tom's of Maine Products are Effective
Sustainable Dish-Cleaning Duos
Nellie's Launches a New Refillable Dish Stick and Dish Butter Soap
Stain-Removing Activewear Detergent
Dropps' 'Active Wash' Detergent Deep Cleans Your Activewear
Disinfecting Pet Washes
Planet Pets' 'Zap Kennel Wash' Disinfects the Home to Prevent Pet Viruses
Natural All-Purpose Cleaners
Zum's All Purpose Cleaner Comes in Four Nature-Inspired Scents
Holistic Household Kits
Cymbiotika Home Extends Health to the Whole House
Flavor-Infused Grill Wipes
Grillicious' Grill and Pan Wipes Combine Cooking Oil & Natural Flavors
Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards
GM Unveils its New Self-Cleaning System for Displays
Medical-Grade Surface Disinfectants
The 'S-7XTRA' Cleaning Disinfectant Kills Harmful Pathogens
Highly Effective Phone Cleaners
Simplehuman's Cleanstation Eliminates 99.9% of Germs in 30 Seconds
Global Handwashing Campaigns
World Health Organization Introduces the World Hand Hygiene Day 2023
Handwashing-Promoting Campaigns
The Karamoja Government Debuts the 'I Wash, You Wash' Campaign
Smart-Designed Handwash Dispensers
Lenovo Launch Handwash Dispenser with Smart Technology
Pink-Colored Cleaning Sprays
The Miracle Multi-Purpose Cleaner Leaves All Surfaces Shining