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Some Facts About Germs and Disease

Germs are most often spread by hands through person-to-person contact.
Germs can enter our bodies through the mouth, nose, eyes and breaks in the skin without our even knowing we've been infected.
Poor personal hygiene by foodhandlers is the second leading cause of foodborne illness.
Americans spend about $5 billion each year on their colds ^_ about $3 billion on doctors' visits and $2 billion on treatments.
An estimated 60 million days of school and 50 million days of work are lost annually because of the common cold.
Some 5.5 million visits to doctors' offices each year are due to skin infections.
Germs can be transferred from inanimate surfaces to hands and vice-versa.
Some germs can live on dry surfaces (such as toys) for several hours and moist surfaces (like bathroom sinks) for up to three days.
Salmonella can survive freezing and can survive on dry surfaces for at least 24 hours.
The average kitchen dishcloth can contain 4 billion living germs.

Benefits of Disinfecting Household Surfaces

Regular cleaning products do a good job of removing soil, but only disinfectants or disinfectant cleaners (also known as antibacterial cleaners) kill the germs that can cause many illnesses.
Surfaces like kitchen and bathroom counters, door knobs, toilet seats and children's toys may be contaminated with bacteria even when they're not visibly soiled.
Germs can be spread to other surfaces on dirty cleaning cloths and sponges.
Products that claim to kill germs must meet efficacy requirements and guidelines established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and must be registered with EPA and carry an EPA registration number on their label.
In order for surfaces to be effectively disinfected, the instructions on product labels need to be followed carefully.

FAQs About Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces

	What is the difference between a disinfectant and a disinfectant cleaner or antibacterial cleaner?
	Disinfectants contain antimicrobial ingredients that kill germs if surfaces are free from heavy soil. Disinfectant or antibacterial cleaners contain ingredients for removing soil, as well as antimicrobial ingredients that kill germs. Household bleach disinfects when used according to label directions.
	What antimicrobial ingredients are used in household cleaning products that kill germs?
	Common antimicrobial ingredients include pine oil, quaternary ammonium compounds, sodium hypochlorite, phenols and ethanol.
	What microorganisms do disinfectants or antibacterial cleaners kill on household surfaces?
	Depending on the active ingredient(s) and the product formulation, they kill bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli, which cause intestinal illness, and Staphylococcus which causes skin infections; fungus that causes athlete's foot; and viruses such as Herpes simplex, Rhinovirus, which is the leading cause of the common cold; and Rotavirus, the major cause of diarrhea in young children. Read the label to find out specifically which germs the product is intended to kill.
	How can I tell if a household cleaning product kills germs?
	Look for the words "disinfect," "disinfectant," "antibacterial" or "sanitize" on the label, as well as an EPA registration number, as this ensures that the product has met EPA requirements for killing germs.

More FAQs About Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces

	Does a combination hand dishwashing liquid and antibacterial hand soap kill germs on household surfaces?
	No. Dishwashing liquids that are also antibacterial hand cleansers provide protection to consumers who use a hand dishwashing liquid to wash their hands at the kitchen sink. These products are not intended to kill germs on dishes, countertops or other household surfaces.
	Can I use a mix-at-home recipe as a disinfectant?
	Studies have shown that most mix-at-home recipes have no disinfectant properties at all. Particularly when there are health-related reasons for using an antibacterial household cleaning product, such as on a cutting board that might be contaminated with Salmonella or on a surface that has been in contact with someone who is sick, it's important to remember that only EPA-registered disinfectants have been tested for their ability to kill germs.
	Isn't a well-cleaned surface free of germs?
	Proper cleaning and drying remove most of the germs and usually make a surface safe. However, on surfaces used for food preparation, around the toilet or on changing tables, "most" and "usually" may not be enough. Proper cleaning followed by proper use of a disinfectant or a disinfectant or antibacterial cleaner is much safer. Disinfecting the surface also means that the germs have been killed, and not just removed to the sponge or other cleaning cloth.
	Where in the home is it most important to use a disinfectant or antibacterial cleaner?
	Areas of food preparation should be cleaned and disinfected on a daily basis. It's a good idea to clean and disinfect moist surfaces such as sinks and toilets at least every few days, because germs can grow rapidly in a moist environment. If someone is sick, daily cleaning and disinfection are recommended. More frequent disinfection can also help guard the health of those especially vulnerable to infection, such as young children, the elderly, people just home from the hospital or those with chronic serious illnesses.
	Do I need to wipe off a surface after disinfecting?
	Not usually, but be sure to follow the label directions on the product you're using. Most often the recommendation is to just rinse the surface and let it air dry.

Glossary

antibiotic - a substance, such as penicillin or streptomycin, produced by or derived from certain fungi, bacteria, and other organisms, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms.

antibody - a protein substance produced in the blood or tissues that destroy or weaken germs

bacteria - one celled organism that causes disease

disease - condition of poor health, when an organ or system of the body does not function properly

fever - an unhealthy condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal

fungus -a multi-celled plant-like organism

immunize - protect from disease

immunology - study of the immune system and antibodies

inoculation - serum made with bacteria

microbiology - study of microbes

microorganism - organism of microscopic size

multi-celled - many cells

pasteurization - the process of heating to kill bacteria

penicillin - antibiotic made penicillim mold and used to fight disease

protozoa - one-celled organisms like bacteria. Protozoa also love moistures and often spread diseases through contaminated water.

replication - process of duplicating or make an exact copy of itself

vaccine - A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, that upon administration stimulates antibody production against the pathogen

virus - microscopic organism that depends upon a host to survive, grow, and reproduce

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