Cleaning Vs. Disinfecting
Many assume they're the same. In reality, cleaning with E-Cloth and water is more effective than just using traditional disinfectants.
Cleaning
Cleaning removes most germs, dirt, and impuritings from surfaces. Clean with water, soap, and scrubbing.
(via CDC.gov)
Disinfecting
Disinfecting, is the process of killing germs and bacteria on surfaces. The goal of disinfecting is to reduce the number of harmful germs and bacteria on surfaces, making them safer to use. (via CDC.gov)
Myths vs. Facts
Cleaning with E-Cloth vs. Disinfecting with Chemicals
Myth: I can spray my chemical cleaning products, immediately wipe it off, and things are squeaky clean.
Fact: Using certain E-Cloth products with just water to clean is more effective.
Most disinfectants also need to rest wet for 10 minutes before attempting to remove them in order to be effective. (via CDC.gov)
Myth: Blue liquid spray bottles don't cost a lot so they must be cost-effective.
Fact: E-Cloth is reusable and will save you money in the long run. Certain E-Cloth products have a 300-wash guarantee which means it should last approximately 3 years.
Myth: Disinfectant chemicals are the most important piece of the cleaning process.
Fact: Before using disinfectant, cleaning with E-Cloth is the most important step in the cleaning process. Surfaces should be cleaned before they are sanitized or disinfected because impurities like dirt may make it harder for chemicals to kill germs. (via CDC.gov)
What Most people Don't know
Cleaning with a product like e-cloth and water before using disinfectant is many times more effective at removing the presence of germs than Disinfectant alone.
Cleaning and disinfecting are two important processes when it comes to maintaining a clean environment. Cleaning is the process of removing dirt, dust, and other particles from surfaces. The goal of cleaning is to remove visible dirt and grime, making surfaces look clean and presentable.
Disinfecting, on the other hand, is the process of killing germs and bacteria on surfaces. This is done using chemicals specifically designed to kill germs, such as bleach or alcohol-based products. The goal of disinfecting is to reduce the number of germs and bacteria on surfaces.
It's important to understand that cleaning and disinfecting are not the same things. Cleaning removes dirt and debris while disinfecting kills germs. Both are important, but they serve different purposes.
It's also important to note that disinfecting should only be done after cleaning, as dirt and grime can actually protect germs from being killed by the disinfectant.
The World of Cleaning
is Not Clean
On average, 13 billion pounds of paper towels are consumed annually in the U.S.
More than 10 million tons of plastic are estimated to be dumped into the ocean every year.
An estimated 51,000 trees are cut down daily to produce those paper towels.
On average, 3 disposable make-up removal pads are used every day. That's about 85 billion pads a year that end up in the landfill.
An estimated 20 billion one-time use cleaning wipes are produced annually.
The average American family spends about $40-$50 on cleaning supplies every month.
