For the most part, scrubbing with soap and water or using an all-purpose spray is enough to clean your home. But some jobs call for stronger products, like getting rid of germs after someone is sick.

Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same thing, and there are plenty of items in your home that could be harboring germs if ...

Many homes rely on disinfectant sprays and wipes, but small missteps can limit their effectiveness and leave surfaces less ...

Disinfectant wipes are designed to kill bacteria and viruses. Use an appropriate wipe correctly, and you can protect the health of you and your family. Use the wrong wipe or use an appropriate one ...

What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can’t use chlorine bleach, and since I usually wash my colored clothes in ...

Developed for humanitarian crises, My-Shield delivers a nonflammable, environmentally conscious disinfecting option for EMS crews ...

Scientists from the DTU National Food Institute in Denmark have helped develop a method that predicts how well bacteria such as Listeria can tolerate disinfectants. A study published in Scientific ...