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Read the articleCleaning, disinfecting, sanitising: what is the difference?
Three words often confused. Telling them apart helps you read a quote and know what has actually been done.
In a specialised cleaning quote, words matter. Cleaning, disinfecting and sanitising do not refer to the same operation.
Cleaning
Cleaning means removing visible dirt: dust, grease, deposits. It uses water, a detergent and mechanical action. Cleaning always comes first, because a disinfectant works poorly on a dirty surface.
Disinfecting
Disinfecting means sharply reducing the number of micro-organisms on a surface: bacteria, viruses, fungi. It uses a disinfectant, respecting the contact time stated by the manufacturer. A disinfectant applied and wiped off straight away often does not have time to work.
Sanitising
Sanitising is a broader term. It covers all the operations that make a place healthy: waste removal, cleaning, disinfection, odour treatment, ventilation. That is what a severely cluttered or unsanitary home needs.
What our quote says
Our quotes specify, room by room, what is planned: clearance, cleaning, disinfection, odour treatment. You know what is done, where and with which products. The data sheets for the products used are available on request.
This article gives general guidance. It does not replace advice from a doctor, a lawyer or an approved professional for your situation.