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Cleaning and disinfecting in COVID times
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So, what is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting? To distinguish, cleaning removes visible grime, while disinfection removes most pathological microbes. According to CDC (2020), cleaning refers to the removal of germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. It does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Disinfection refers to using chemicals, to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on a surface after cleaning, it can further lower the risk of spreading infection. General recommendations for cleaning and...
Apps to help you live clean
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A couple of apps to help you avoid unnecessary chemicals in every day products.
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Do these products look familiar? Are they hanging around your cupboards waiting to make your house sparkle? I bet they’re promising to kill 99.9% of all nasty germs and bacteria to keep you and your family safe? I have used all these and many others. They work beautifully (for sparkle), but they’re not-so-beautiful for your health.