Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 1 of 100

What is the primary difference between sanitation and disinfection?

a.They both destroy all microbial life including spores
b.Sanitation reduces the number of germs to a safe level, while disinfection destroys most pathogens on non-living surfaces
c.Sanitation destroys pathogens, while disinfection only removes visible dirt
d.There is no practical difference between the two terms

Explanation

Sanitation lowers the level of germs on a surface to a level considered safe, typically by cleaning with soap and water. Disinfection goes further, destroying most disease-causing organisms on hard non-porous surfaces, though it does not necessarily kill bacterial spores.

Law Reference: CCR Title 16 §979

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