Housekeeping, hygiene and disinfection to control the disease flu season

BROOKINGS - eliminate disease-causing germs reach our families is a priority in the cold and flu season. Here, the use of chlorine to disinfect surfaces in homes, schools, kindergartens and food service facilities is common.

"Chlorine is a very effective disinfectant and sanitizer pathogens, bacteria, parasites and viruses - including influenza virus," said Joan Hegerfeld-Baker, Associate Professor and Extension food safety specialist SDSU.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines the cleaning, disinfection and disinfecting cleaning eliminates germs, dirt and grime from surfaces or objects. Works with soap (or detergent) and water clean to physically remove germs surfaces. This process is not necessarily to kill germs, but to reduce their number and removing the risk of spreading infections.

Disinfection kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfection working with chemicals to kill germs on surfaces or objects. This process does not have to clean dirty surfaces or remove germs, but by killing germs on the surface after cleaning, you can continue to reduce the risk of spreading infections.

Disinfection reduces the number of germs on surfaces or objects to a safe level, considering the rules and requirements of public health. This method works well, surfaces or objects for cleaning or disinfectant to reduce the risk of spreading infections.

Hegerfeld Baker reminds the public that the chlorine as a disinfectant may be ineffective if not used properly. Share to disinfect these tips when using chlorine:

• Do not use any bleach with other cleaning products, especially those containing ammonia. May release toxic gases, which can be fatal.

• First clean, rinse and disinfect. Soil, dirt and detergent residue free chlorine molecules focus on the solution / bleach and make it ineffective.

• Water should be at room temperature or slightly warmer.

• Chlorine can grow old and lose their effectiveness.

• Make sure that the 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite is the only active ingredient in bleach.

• Scented bleach is not recommended for the treatment of drinking water or food contact surface (such as dishes, counters, tables, food preparation, sink).

For more information and tips on how to disinfect your home or public environment Hegerfeld Baker encourages people to visit iGrow.org and search for "chlorine disinfection."

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