Disinfectants

Disinfectants

Disinfectants

Disinfectants are chemical substances that are meant to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on surfaces. Disinfection does not necessarily kill all micro-organisms. There are some micro-organisms which are resistant against regular disinfectants and for these types of micro-organisms, special disinfectants should be designed. Additionally, disinfection is considered to be less effective than sterilization, which is an extreme physical or chemical process that kills all types of life. Disinfectants are usually different from other antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics, which eliminate microorganisms within the body, and antiseptics, which eliminate microorganisms on living tissue. It is important that the substances used in disinfectant products should be registered and approved by the respective country’s legislation, otherwise they can cause unwanted health effects on human body.

Where do we use disinfectants?

Disinfectants are used to protect against all kinds of bacteria and germs in the places where the human circulation is high. Especially in areas where there is high risk of contamination of infectious diseases such as hospitals, they are used to prevent and control the spread of many diseases. Disinfectants are meant to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. In addition to that, disinfectants should be used in the cleaning of multi-use equipment in hospitals. Some devices are used more than just once in hospitals. These devices should be cleaned with a disinfectant in order to prevent the formation of germs and bacteria and so that the risk of transmission of infectious diseases from one person to another is minimized.

Properties of Disinfectants

1. Disinfectants should not harm human body. The chemical compound should be approved by the respective country’s legislations.
2. They should not damage the surface of equipment or devices and should not cause mold on metal surfaces.
3. They should be effective, they should eliminate the micro-organisms with a high rate.
4. It is because they are used more often in places where the human circulation is high, they should be economical, but effective.
5. They are either in the form of foam or liquid.
6. They should not leave a sticky residue on hands or on the surfaces.

Disinfectant products must be used to prevent the spread of diseases, contamination, and infection.