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Cleaning vs disinfecting at home: a six-step decision guide

For most situations soap-and-water cleaning is enough; disinfect when appropriate, such as after illness, following product directions.

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U.S. CDC

Original U.S. CDC guidance: Cleaning vs disinfecting at home: a six-step decision guide

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More disinfectant is not automatically safer. CDC distinguishes cleaning from disinfection and emphasizes labels and surface compatibility.

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1. Check the surface first. For ordinary dust and dirt, cleaning with soap or detergent and water is the starting point.
2. Regularly clean doorknobs, switches and tables. Check material compatibility, especially for food-contact surfaces.
3. Consider extra disinfection when someone is sick or vulnerable, rather than disinfecting every surface daily without need.
4. If disinfecting, read the product label to confirm the surface is compatible. Remove visible dirt before applying disinfectant.
5. Follow the indicated amount, ventilation, personal protection and wet contact time. Never mix cleaning or disinfecting chemicals.
6. Wash hands afterward and store products in their original containers out of reach of children and pets. Stop if the surface becomes damaged.