Choosing a good home sanitizer is essential to maintaining a healthy and safe home environment. On the market, especially after the pandemic a few years ago, you can find a wide range of products for cleaning your home that promise to achieve these results. But how do you choose the right one? First of all, you need to understand what you need: is a sanitizer enough or do you need a disinfectant? In this article, you will discover the main differences between the various products, their pros and cons and a unique and innovative solution, which can truly become your ally for safe and environmentally friendly home hygiene.
Differences between sanitizer and disinfectant
Household sanitizers and disinfectants are not exactly the same thing, even though they are often used synonymously.
A sanitizer is formulated to reduce microorganisms on a surface to a level considered safe for public health. This type of product does not completely eliminate germs, but it significantly reduces their quantity, which may be sufficient in household settings, especially for frequently touched surfaces, such as tables, doorknobs, and toys.
Disinfectants, on the other hand, are designed to eliminate or completely inactivate bacteria, viruses, and fungi . This level of protection is necessary in high-risk environments, such as hospitals and laboratories, where it is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. At home, disinfectant is useful when you want to deeply sanitize, for example after a family member has had the flu, or in specific areas such as the bathroom.
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The difference, therefore, is substantial: sanitizers offer sufficient daily protection to ensure a clean environment, while disinfectants guarantee complete and sterile protection (necessary only in certain places and/or situations).
Now that we have clarified this point, let's move on to the next one: how to choose the sanitizer for the home?
What products to use to clean the house
When choosing products to clean your home, it is important to consider the impact they could have on your health and the environment.
Many chemicals , based on bleach and ammonia, are effective but have some problems: they can irritate the skin and respiratory tract, and they pollute if not disposed of correctly. Although powerful against germs, they require precautions such as the use of gloves and good ventilation of the rooms.
Natural sanitizing products , on the other hand, use compounds derived from natural resources, such as plant extracts and essential oils, which are often biodegradable and less harmful. Although in the past these products were considered less effective than chemical ones, technological advances have greatly improved their strength. If one of these items is near the top of the label, you can be on the safe side:
- Hypochlorous acid
- Citric acid
- Tea tree extracts
- Lavender oil
- Hydrogen peroxide
Warning: "natural" does not always mean safe and effective.
Take vinegar for example: our grandmothers considered it a “ natural cleaner”, but it has too acidic a pH to be an effective sanitizer and can be a water pollutant when allowed to run down drains.
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A natural sanitizer for a clean and safe home
Hypochlorous acid is a natural molecule produced by our immune system to fight infections. At Ecasan we have managed to recreate it in the laboratory through electrochemical activation and use it to create a line of sanitizing products that combine efficacy and safety.
Did you know that hypochlorous acid is 80 times more effective than bleach at killing pathogens, but without the harmful side effects that come with bleach?
Using a HOCl-based sanitizer such as Ecasan Oggetti e Superfici is therefore advantageous for everyone because:
- It is non-toxic and safe : it does not contain chemical synthesis elements, alcohol or irritating additives, so it is ideal for people with sensitive skin, children and animals;
- It is biodegradable : unlike other sanitizers, it does not leave dangerous residues, respecting the environment and not contributing to water pollution ;
- It is versatile : it can be used to sanitize surfaces, fabrics, children's toys and even objects in the kitchen, without rinsing, making it practical and safe for everyday use .
Thanks to its delicate yet powerful formulation, this product can be applied to any household surface, offering natural, complete and, above all, safe sanitization.
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