How high is the bacterial reduction when using Lysol brand sanitizing wipes, when compared to bleach solution?

Suppose you have some utensils and dishes that came into contact with raw meat. After cleaning them with hot soapy water, if I also use Lysol sanitizing wipes, what proportion of the bacteria is killed? How does this relate to using a bleach solution for sanitizing?

Best Answer

Here is a good explanation of why hand washing is effective. The same applies to kitchen utensils. For home cleanliness in the kitchen, hot, soapy water is generally all that is necessary for clean up. There are, of course, situations where you want to sanitize, or even sterilize...for example, I sanitize when brewing beer, because I want only one strain of yeast (the one I add) to be active. Also when canning, one wants to be sure that jars are free of any contaminants. However, for normal, everyday clean-up...even with raw meat, soap and water gets the job done.

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Does Lysol wipes have bleach in it?

LYSOL\xae CLEANING WIPES DISINFECT AND CLEAN AT THE SAME TIME*: Leave your toilet and sink shining bright while getting rid of the dangerous germs that love to grow in your bathroom's moist environment. Because our cleaning wipes are bleach-free, you can even use them on your electronics.

Is Lysol wipes the same as Lysol spray?

It's easy to think that all cleaning products do the same work, but in reality, that's not the case. Products like Clorox wipes or spray and Lysol wipes or spray function differently and may even have different effectiveness.

Whats better disinfectant wipes or spray?

If cloths and sprays are used, it can result in uneven coverage and therefore reduce the effectiveness of the product. Generally speaking, wipes are the best option when it comes to cleaning in high infection risk areas, or anywhere you want to be sure to kill bacteria and/or viruses.

Is bleach a sanitizer or disinfectant?

About bleach Household bleach (chlorine as sodium hypochlorite) is active against most microorganisms, including bacterial spores and can be used as a disinfectant or sanitizer, depending on its concentration.

Video 2 - Organism (Bacterial) testing with Thieves Cleaner, Clorox bleach, Lysol wipes, and 409

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