Disinfectants take more time to work, but they can kill most germs on a surface whereas sanitizers reduce the amount of germs but don't kill them all.

“Sanitizing” is different from cleaning. That’s one of the many things people get wrong about removing germs that Purdue experts want consumers to understand. “A sanitizer reduces the number of ...

If you’ve ever caught your toddler gnawing on someone else’s toothbrush or watched your family’s brushes all huddled together in the same holder, you’re not alone. Toothbrushes may not look dirty, but ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Laundry sanitization is one of those things you may never think about until the need arises — but when the need arises, you want to make sure ...

Almost a year into the coronavirus pandemic, the United States is a little cleaning obsessed. Disinfectant wipes were a hot-ticket item for most of 2020. Face masks, first a DIY project, are now a ...