{"id":18054,"date":"2023-02-05T23:54:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T04:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfsalubrite.com\/?p=18054"},"modified":"2023-05-07T22:31:15","modified_gmt":"2023-05-08T02:31:15","slug":"definitions-decontaminate-dust-clean-disinfect-sanitize-sterilize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cfsalubrite.com\/en\/definitions-decontaminer-epousseter-nettoyer-desinfecter-assainir-steriliser\/","title":{"rendered":"Definitions: decontaminate, dust, clean, disinfect, sanitize, sterilize"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know the differences between these terms: Decontaminate, dust, clean, disinfect, sanitize, sterilize?<\/h2>\n

Here is a small dictionary of these terms explained in simple terms.<\/p>\n

Decontaminate\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Decontamination is used for deep cleaning, removing waste, excess dirt, and soiled objects before effectively cleaning. It involves decontaminating a space and making it safe, for example, during a disaster.<\/p>\n

Dust<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Removes dust from surfaces only. It does not clean fingerprints, for example.<\/p>\n

You can use a microfiber duster, a vacuum cleaner, or even a dry cloth to accomplish this task.<\/p>\n

To clean <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cleaning aims to remove greasy, dirty deposits from a surface. Bacteria love dirt and stick to it, and cleaning will dislodge most of the dirt and bacteria. Cleaning is done using soap or cleaner and water. There are a variety of cleaning accessories and equipment, such as<\/p>\n