02/25/2022
GermWrap is about to break it down!
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Most people don’t realize there is a difference between a cleaner, sanitizer, & disinfectant. They should be used for different purposes & different applications.
Here’s everything you need to know!
What is the Difference?
During the we have all become much more aware of the germ killing products on the market. Many people think that disinfecting is the same as or sanitizing. But they are actually quite different, below you will find out what the are & when to use each product type.
Cleaning products remove dirt, dust, crumbs, & from or objects. When cleaning, you will probably use (surfactant) & water to physically remove the germs off of the surface. This does not always kill the germs. However, since you removed them from the surface, there are less germs that could spread .
(Common Cleaners: Laundry Detergents, Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Degreasers, and Abrasives.)
can be done by either cleaning, disinfecting or both. Sanitizing means that you are lowering the number of germs to a "safe level". The safe level depends on standards or requirements at an institution. For example, the standards for a local is likely less stringent than a . While a sanitizer can make kill claims against germs & bacteria, unless it has acquired registration, it cannot make claims of killing viral pathogens such as Covid-19.
(Common Cleaners: Hand Sanitizer, Pine-Sol, ZEP Alcohol Sanitizer, Antibacterial Wipes.)
solutions to kill germs on surfaces & objects. Some common disinfectants are and alcohol solutions. You usually need to leave the disinfectant on the surfaces & objects for a certain period of time to kill germs. All disinfectants that make kill claims are registered with the EPA, & assigned an EPA number located on the label.
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