The desks in your office. The lunchroom tables. The bathroom.
What product is safe to use to
get rid of the germs?!
To sanitize means to make clean and hygienic. You are
reducing microorganisms to a safe level. Sanitizers work quickly- reducing
contamination by up to 99.9% in 30 seconds. The food industry most often uses
sanitizing procedures. After using sanitizers, surfaces are safe for food
contact (after the surface has air dried.)
Disinfectants are different. Disinfectants destroy infectious fungi and bacteria on hard surfaces. This
takes some time, treated areas must stay wet for 10 minutes. AND disinfectants do not recognize the
difference between good bacteria and bad bacteria- It will destroy it all.
That’s a problem for us- There are millions of good bacteria swimming inside us
all that we need to stay healthy. If you use a disinfectant in a ‘food contact’ area,
the treated surface must be rinsed well before reuse.
Disinfectants are best for public
areas, locker rooms and restrooms.
As with any chemical- Always
follow the manufacturer’s directions on the bottle and have the SDS handy in
case of emergencies.
Call AMS today with any
questions! 815-547-7952
