While you may think disinfecting and sanitizing are words that can be used interchangeably, there are subtle differences.
Disinfecting uses chemicals to kill germs. Because the germs are removed, the risk of infection is reduced significantly.
Sanitizing is the act of reducing the number of germs to a safer level in alignment with public health standards.
In your home, it is practically impossible to disinfect everything, so your goal should be to clean and sanitize thoroughly.
While you may want to reach for some special cleaner, in most instances, plain old soap and water will do the trick.
If you want to add a little something extra, instead of choosing harsh chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing, try lemon juice, baking soda and vinegar. Used alone or together, they pack a powerful punch.
To actually kill germs, you will need to use chemicals. If you want to keep it simple, you can mix 1/3 cup of bleach with a gallon of warm water. Put that in a spray bottle and let it sit as you would with any store-bought disinfectant.
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