Pilot Evaluation of the Application Procedure on the Antimicrobial Effects of 2 Antiseptics

Inclusion Criteria: * Free of dermatoses, cuts, lesions, or other skin disorders around test sites * must not have received topical or systemic antimicrobials, antibiotics, or steroids for 7 days prior to testing and agree to abstain from these materials until completion of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Exposure of test sites to antimicrobial agents, medicated soaps, medicated shampoos, or medicated lotions, use of biocide-treated pools or hot tubs, use of tanning beds, or sunbathing during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * exposure of the test sites to strong detergents, solvents, or other irritants during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * use of systemic or topical antibiotic medications, steroid medications, or any other product known to affect the normal microbial flora of the skin during the 7 day pre-test period or during the test period * known allergy to latex (rubber), alcohols, inks, or tape adhesives, or to common antibacterial agents found in soaps, lotions, or ointments, particularly chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine * active skin rashes or breaks in the skin of the test sites * currently active skin disease or inflammatory skin condition, including contact dermatitis * showering or bathing within the 72 hour period prior to sampling * participation in a clinical study in the past 7 days or current participation in another clinical study