Disinfectant and Sanitizer FAQs

Disinfectant FAQs

Why are disinfectants essential when wiping with a wet cloth can clean surfaces?

 

A wet cloth can clean surfaces but cannot kill germs. On surfaces that are frequently touched by your baby or toddler, removing the germs is important.

 

On which surfaces is it most important to use surface disinfectants?

 

Germs thrive best in a moist environment, thus, your focus areas should be moist surfaces. In addition to this, do not miss out on the most touched places of your house like a chair, doorknobs handles, etc.

 

Can I use disinfectants with kids around the house?

 

The disinfectant spray of some companies is alcohol-free and has an FDA-approved formula. It is effective against 99.9% of germs and its aqueous base does not leave a stain behind.

 

How to correctly use a surface disinfectant spray?

Just spray on the surface you want to disinfect. Wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

 

 

Sanitizer FAQs

When to use a hand sanitizer?

With no soap and water available, hand sanitizers are a very convenient option when you are out and need to clean your hands.

 

What are the ingredients of hand sanitizer?

Usually, hand sanitizers comprise disinfectants like benzalkonium chloride solution, water as a part of the hydrogel, and emollients, polyacrylate, base, fragrances.

 

How do sanitizers work against germs?

Sanitizers work against bacteria as well as viruses.

They work by disrupting the outer membrane of viruses with coatings and rupturing the cell membrane of bacteria.

 

Can I make sanitizer at home?

It is not recommended to make hand sanitizers at home as they can be hazardous or ineffective. Only manufacturing units with the necessary approvals are allowed to produce sanitizing and disinfecting products.

Where and How to use Disinfectants?

 Surely, you have your guard up at all times when outdoors by carrying a sanitizer and using it when needed to keep your hands clean. But what measures do you take for your home? Do you use surface sanitizer spray to clean only groceries or just use a  disinfectant floor cleaner for maintaining floor hygiene?

The use of disinfectants goes beyond just cleaning floor surfaces. Disinfectants have multiple uses to keep your home germ-free.

Although there is a much greater risk of diseases spreading from person-to-person contact than transmission via surfaces, it is recommended to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in your home at least once daily. Especially, if you have had contact with the outside world in some way, either a person leaving and returning or goods coming in, you ought to disinfect just to be safe.

A disinfection checklist of high-touch surfaces at home:

1.       Doorknobs or door handles

2.       Doorbells

3.       Light and fan switches

4.       TV Remote

5.       Table surfaces

6.       Armrest, seat, back of chairs

7.       Cribs

8.       Diaper bags

9.       Purse or wallets

10.   Kitchen counters

11.   Bathroom counters

12.   Toilet, seat, and flush handle

13.   Faucets/ taps and faucet/tap knobs

14.   Mobile phones

15.   Tablet

16.   Laptop

17.   Computer mouse

18.   Mail or parcel from outdoors

How to properly use disinfectants?

The mantra is to first clean and then disinfect.

·       First simply clean the surface by removing any dust or debris. Use soap and water to get rid of any visible contaminants. This is the first level of cleaning.

·       Next use a disinfectant spray or disinfecting wipes to clean the surface.

·       Tip: Look for a disinfectant with an aqueous-based that does not leave a residue behind. Just spray and wipe the surface with a soft and dry cloth. Available in a wonderful lemon fragrance, this alcohol-free spray works against 99.9% germs and is baby-safe.

How to disinfect mobile phones?

Mobile phones and other gadgets are the ones that have been keeping you company when at home at all times and you carry them everywhere, so make sure they are clean and hygienic too.

First, remove the case on your mobile phone or tablet. Use a disinfecting wipe or a spray and a clean cloth for cleaning.

Make sure to pay special attention to the phone screen, the buttons, and the crevices where dust and lint tend to get trapped.

So disinfect and maintain a germ-free home!