Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 132 of 240
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
a.They are the same thing
b.Cleaning kills germs; sanitizing removes dirt
c.Sanitizing is done first, then cleaning
d.Cleaning removes visible dirt and food; sanitizing then reduces pathogens to safe levels
Explanation
Cleaning removes visible soil, grease, and food debris with detergent, while sanitizing uses heat or chemicals to reduce pathogens on an already-clean surface to safe levels. A surface must be cleaned first, because sanitizer cannot work through dirt and grease. Both steps are needed to make food-contact surfaces safe.
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