Hygiene guide
Türkçe okuHand Sanitizer vs Surface Disinfectant: What Is the Difference?
Why hand antiseptics and surface disinfectants are not interchangeable: contact time, dilution, label information and the right cleaning order for businesses.
Short answer
Hand antiseptics are made for skin and contain moisturisers. Surface disinfectants are for tables, chairs and tools and must stay wet on the surface for the contact time stated on the label.
The right order
- Clean first to remove dirt and grease
- Apply the disinfectant at the labelled dilution
- Keep the surface wet for the contact time
- Rinse if the label requires it
Does disinfectant work on a dirty surface?
Dirt and organic matter reduce its effect, so surfaces should be cleaned before they are disinfected.