It is unknown whether efficacy is improved with the use of CHG-impregnated cloths versus liquid CHG solution in bath water, which remains an area for future research. Establishment of evidence based bathing procedures for hospitalized patients is required to ensure best practice and potentially reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections. Our findings of minimal microbial contamination of bath basins when CHG is used to bathe patients suggest that it may be premature to conclude that bath basins are a potential source of hospital-acquired infection.