
Cleaning vs. disinfecting vs. sanitizing: what facilities actually need
The three terms get used interchangeably, but they do different jobs, and in Canada the difference is partly a regulatory one. Here is what facilities need to know.
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Practical, plain-language guides on bio-based cleaning, disinfection compliance, and running a leaner, lower-cost facility program.

The three terms get used interchangeably, but they do different jobs, and in Canada the difference is partly a regulatory one. Here is what facilities need to know.
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