Cleaning vs. Disinfecting: Know The Difference For A Safer Home

We often confuse the terms “clean” and “disinfect” when, in fact, they are significantly different. It is important to know their dissimilarities, especially in these controversial times when we coexist with such a contagious virus. As cleaning products and cleaning services claim to be more and more effective, it is essential to know how well you’re protected. Here is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting:

• Cleaning refers to the elimination of some bacteria, dirt, dust, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning will not kill all germs; it simply eliminates or reduces their number, thus reducing the risk of infection (note that the possibility of infection remains).
• Disinfection refers to the use of chemicals, among others, to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean the surface but destroys both bacteria and viruses from 95 to 100%, eliminating the risk of infection.

When we are facing an invisible enemy, it is necessary to take all possible measures and precautions to prevent it from entering and living in our home. This is especially true if we have small children that do not understand the importance of this issue. Since they do not have the same perception of danger, they play with and touch everything without the knowledge of harmful pathogens. By disinfecting, we destroy or inactivate viruses and bacteria, thus eliminating the risk of contracting diseases such as COVID-19. By doing this on a regular basis, you can create an infection-free and healthy environment. The benefits will be seen both physically and mentally since you and your family will no longer need to worry about being at risk in your own home.

Get a healthy environment for you, your loved ones, and your home with our residential disinfection services. Come home to a newly treated area that’s virus-, bacteria-, and pathogen-free and have peace of mind, knowing your family is protected.