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> Disinfectant vs. Sanitizer
A common misconception out there is that bleach will disinfect surfaces quickly, in under 30 seconds, so you can spray and wipe away quickly. This is not true. Mixed correctly bleach can sanitize surfaces quickly, that is it can reduce the levels of germs, bacteria and microorganisms to a "safe level." This is also true with most disinfectants.
The legal definitions are*:
- A Disinfectant is a product which completely destroys all specific test organisms in 10 minutes under conditions of the AOAC Use Dilution Test.
- A Sanitizer is a product which destroys 99.999% of specified test bacteria in 30 seconds under conditions of the Official Detergent Sanitizer Test (sometimes called Weber & Black Test).
Mixed at the right concentration both quat-based disinfectants and bleach can effectively "disinfect" given the appropriate amount of time. In one leading brand of bleach's instructions it states to leave the bleach solution on the surface for 10 minutes. This is recommended for any disinfectant.
Quat-based disinfectants can be effective sanitizers, reducing the levels of germs to a safe level. The big difference is bleach is ineffective on soiled surfaces, requiring you to double your labor to sanitize or disinfect. A good disinfectant cleaner breaks down soils and kills germs. A good, EPA registered disinfectant may also kill a broader spectrum of microorganisms as a hospital-grade disinfectant.
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