“Cleaning your home isn’t just for looks. Cleaning and disinfecting your home are important for reducing the spread of germs and bacteria that cause infection and illness.
Cleaning: This is the removal of unwanted contaminants, such as soil, dirt, and grease from your hands, a surface, or another type of material. This usually involves using soap and water or a proper surface cleaner.
Sanitizing: This is the process of reducing the number of bacteria on a surface to levels considered safe by public health codes or regulations. It doesn’t necessarily mean you have eliminated the germs. But it does mean you have lowered the risk.
Disinfecting: This is the process of inactivating bacteria, viruses, and fungi that may cause infections and disease.”
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