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The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing, According to the CDC

The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing, According to the CDC

Gloved hands cleaning a surface. Credit: Maridav / Shutterstock.com As we muddle through another flu season, keeping things clean remains an effective way to stay healthy. But cleaning alone isn’t always enough when it comes to the microscopic germs that can make us sick—sometimes you have to sanitize and disinfect, as well. There’s a defined difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and …

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