News from CRIS: COVID-19 - Cleaning vs. Disinfecting

March 30, 2020

What’s the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

It’s important to note that cleaning a surface, such as removing dirt and particles, is not the same thing as disinfecting a surface that kills viruses and bacteria. 
 
Often, you need to clean a surface with soap and water or another cleaning solution BEFORE you can effectively disinfect the surface. 

Read the entire blog post at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/covid-19-cleaning-vs-disinfecting