Commercial Cleaning Services Guide | Do You Know The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing?

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According the Center for Disease Control: cleaning removes germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces or objects. Cleaning works by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection.

Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. 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.

Sanitizing lowers the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, as judged by public health standards or requirements. This process works by either cleaning or disinfecting surfaces or objects to lower the risk of spreading infection.

Get To Know Eco

Eco Environmental Services specialize in cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces in medical, educational, and commercial facilities.  We offer sustainable commercial cleaning services in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High-Point and surrounding communities.

Healthier Environments

Eco Environmental Services use “Safer Choice” labeled cleaning products which have been certified by the EPA to be better for human health and the environment.  For building owners seeking LEED certification: our sustainable cleaning solutions will help you reach compliance.

Our service pros have the expertise to enhance the cleanliness, health and safety of our client’s facilities.  Get to know eco. For more information about our company please visit our website @ myeco4life.com.

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