Soap is a wetting agent. It makes water wetter, thus helping to disolve dirt and food particles. Normal soap has no disinfecting agents or antibiotic properties. Clean off as much crud as possible and pasturize / sterilize in very hot or boiling water and whatever is left will not harm you.
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