Disinfectants Verses Cleaners

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When we talk about cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing work surfaces, there is often confusion. This brief video helps clarify this topic as they are all uniquely different results.

 

Cleaning usually means using warm soap and water to remove dirt and grime from a surface. On occasion, a good degreaser/cleaner like GoJo or Simple Green will do the trick.

Disinfecting is using chemicals like bleach to kill germs from hard surfaces. When used together, the process of sanitizing takes place, preventing the spread of sicknesses. This is why it is so important to disinfect and clean your home or workplace to prevent illnesses from spreading.

To see a complete selection of cleaners and disinfectants, take a look here. We have some great articles about disinfecting that you can find here.

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How to sanitize a workplace surface

Contributing Expert

Contributing Expert

Mike Brinker

Mike Brinker has been working in the first aid industry for over 35 years.  He has worked with thousands of businesses,groups, and organizations to provide a healthy and safe work environment.  Mike helped create “Make-A-Kit”, the internet's only online first aid kit creation tool.  He has also authored many helpful first-aid and safety-related resource articles found at the MFASCO Learning Center.

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