Getting together a FAK, I found the following article while researching antiseptics:

“Effect of povidone-iodine on wound healing: a review”

“The varied studies provide evidence that in most instances, povidone-iodine did not effectively promote good wound healing; in fact, most studies showed either impaired wound healing, reduced wound strength, or infection.”

So I guess this means in many cases simply cleaning the wound sufficiently is equally, if not more effective. Any thoughts? Suggestions for a better alternative?