Apartment Therapy on MSN

I learned there's a difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting, and now I know when to use each

I remember seeing a mop bucket with multiple sections: one for cleaning water, one for sanitizing, and one (occasionally used) for disinfecting. As someone who'd never really mopped before, I couldn't ...
extension.purdue.edu

Bye-bye germs: How to sanitize (the right way) in the kitchen and beyond

“Sanitizing” is different from cleaning. That’s one of the many things people get wrong about removing germs that Purdue experts want consumers to understand. “A sanitizer reduces the number of ...
Better Homes & Gardens on MSN

5 old-fashioned cleaning tips that are still surprisingly effective

“Basic pantry staples are a timeless solution for cleaning kitchen appliances, helping to keep them running smoothly for ...
Consumer Reports

Yes, You Need to Clean and Sanitize Your Kitchen Sink and Drain More Often

If you ask my mom, she’ll tell you that if you didn’t scrub the kitchen sink after washing the dishes, then you didn’t really finish doing the dishes. It’s a habit that stuck with me after I was ...
AOL

The #1 Thing You Should Be Doing When You Clean and Disinfect Your Kids' Toys

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The good news is that your dishwasher and washing machine can tackle some of the germy toys. Other items ...
Morningstar

CloroxPro Unveils New Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes, Designed to Safely Clean and Sanitize Sensitive Electronics

First-of-its-kind Screen+ Sanitizing Wipes offer hi-tech hygiene for today's facilities and shared workspaces. Studies show that electronics are dirty and germy, speeding the spread of pathogens like ...