Why sanitization and disinfection are important?

5/31/2021 (Permalink)

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The novel COVID-19 made massive destructions in even the most advanced and well-developed countries. It led to economic destruction and deaths. However, with the onset of the pandemic, maintaining hygiene became our lifestyle.

It took us a pandemic to understand how crucial sanitization and disinfection of our hands and home is. All residential areas and commercial areas were deeply sanitized to restrict the spread of the virus. Sanitization should be a crucial part of our life. From homes to offices, regular disinfection and sanitization are necessary to prevent many diseases, cases of flu, and infections.

Sanitization Vs Disinfection: Understanding the difference

Whenever there’s a biohazard or spread of some virus that spreads through contact, sanitization is a critical preventive step. Let us first understand the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting. 

• Sanitizing

Sanitization is the process of reducing contamination by eliminating the growth of bacteria and viruses. Viruses and bacteria hardly thrive on surfaces when sanitized. Moreover, sanitizing hands or surfaces that come in contact with food is highly helpful. In other words, sanitizing your surfaces will save you from infection or contamination. 

• Disinfection

Disinfection is the process of killing microorganisms that are found on surfaces. The solution is stronger, and the process is carried on high-touch surfaces like doorknobs. Regular disinfection at times of flu is essential to safeguard the people around. Generally, disinfection takes more time than sanitization but provides promising results.

You should hire a professional team to sanitize your workplace or home. SERVPRO of West Springfield offers sanitization for biohazard damages.