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Cleaning can mean everything from straightening up to scrubbing down. When it comes to disinfecting and sanitizing, the definitions, as set by the Centers for Disease Control, are more clear-cut. Sarah Showfety shares the definitions and actions from a home environment perspective. The step-by-step guidance is appropriate for veterinary clinics, pet boarding and grooming facilities and retail establishments alike:
- Step 1 – Cleaning removes food, dirt, organic matter, dust and some germs from surfaces using soap and water
- Step 2 – Sanitizing lowers the number of germs and pathogens “to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements.”
- Step 3 – Disinfecting kills microscopic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi using EPA-approved chemicals.
Contact time varies with different disinfectants. Surfaces must remain wet for the listed time period to be effective”
Source: Life Hacker, November 8, 2021. Link. Showfety reminds us:
- You cannot sanitize a dirty surface. Cleaning always come first.
- Disinfecting doesn’t necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs.
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