How Clean is Clean? Testing the Effectiveness of Antibacterial Cleaners

This lab introduces students to bacterial growth, antibiotic resistance, and the effects of disinfectants. Students test bacterial resistance to ampicillin and evaluate the effectiveness of common household cleaners. • Learn about microbes, antibiotics, and resistance • Perform Kirby-Bauer disk tests • Measure bacterial resistance to ampicillin • Compare how different cleaners prevent bacterial growth