Disinfecting Tips

Some germs can live on surfaces for days. A few simple disinfecting tips can help protect your family by stopping the spread of these germs.

Disinfecting 101

Some germs can survive for days on household surfaces like kitchen counter tops, sinks, and phone receivers. When you disinfect, you are reducing (killing) germs on these surfaces.

  • Read product labels to ensure that you use the product correctly to achieve disinfection.
  • For kitchen disinfection, be sure to rinse any surfaces or kitchen tools that will come in contact with food after you are done.
  • Disinfect household surfaces frequently, especially after food preparation and when someone in your home is sick.
  • Make quick disinfection part of your daily routine. Use disinfecting wipes on kitchen countertops and bathroom faucets, handles and sink surfaces daily.

Top Dirty Sites in the Home

Kitchen:

  • Sponge or Counter-wiping Dishcloth
  • Kitchen Sink Drain
  • Kitchen Floor
  • Kitchen Faucet Handle
  • Pet Food Dish
  • Kitchen Table Top

Bathroom:

  • Tub
  • Toilet Bowl (under the rim )
  • Toilet Floor
  • Sink

Learn more about using LYSOL® products for disinfecting and sanitizing, and the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.