Be in the know!

When one hears the word “disinfect “what comes to mind?

Perhaps ....surgical equipment?...a sterile examination room?...or even a large food plant???

Presently the focus is even more so on our own home environments.

Are you killing illness-causing germs in your home, or just spreading them around?

You probably have twenty different cleaning products and disinfectants under the sink. Without looking at their labels, do you know how much time each product requires to do what it says?

Most people believe that just spraying a disinfectant product and wiping it off will get the job done, killing harmful bacteria after cutting raw chicken or even just cleaning door frames and knobs during cold and flu season. But the truth is disinfectants are often misused.

The kill time of a disinfectant is different from one product to the next, and can always be found on the product label.

Your best line of defense is effective cleaning, sanitizing & disinfecting

A disinfectant spray cleaner is the best option for killing bacteria and germs in your home. It can apply more liquid to the surface, and as a result is more likely to leave a surface wet for the required time than a wipe, without the need for reapplication. It also allows you to reach crack and crevice areas that wipes can't penetrate.

So, the important question “How do you know”?

Read! Always read the labels.

Several disinfectants kill germs effectively. Check the EPA registration number of the product to ensure the cleaning product you prefer is effective against the germs you need to target. These are some of the most common disinfectants.

Sure, most people will say that cleaning and disinfection are easy tasks. However, it takes training and practice to safely and effectively complete both.

If cleaning isn’t one of your favorite things to do, or if you don’t have time, consider a professional cleaning Service. Many people find it more affordable than expected, and it helps keep a higher standard of cleanliness.

Here's a list of ingredients known to kill germs and bacteria and the products that contain them.

Alcohol: Kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi quickly. Doesn’t stain or corrode surfaces

Cleaning product: Mr.Clean Multi surface cleaner and Lysol wipes

Bleach: Kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi. One of the cheapest cleaning options.

Cleaning Product: Clorox and 409 multi-surface cleaners

Ammonia: kills most bacteria’s absorbs rapidly for streak-free cleaning.

Cleaning Product: Windex glass and multi-surface cleaner

Hydrogen Peroxide: kills viruses bacteria and fungi.

Cleaning Product: Lysol multi-surface cleaner