Question

Do antiseptics kill spores?

Answer 1

Antiseptics:

1. Antiseptics can be defined as antimicrobial agents which can be applied on the body of living organisms to inhibit the action of microbes.
2. The sterilization process can destroy spores and bacteria.
3. Chemical disinfectants are used to kill bacteria.
4. Spores have a hard coating around themselves which prevent antiseptics to work on them.
5. No, antiseptics do not kill spores.