Sanitization

 

We take sanitation and cleanliness very seriously at Tayler’s Sanctuary. From visitors, team members, residents, food preparation, surfaces, floors, laundry, walls, and others, our level of sanitation and cleanliness is of the highest standard anywhere. Our sanitation practices meet CDC guidelines. 

Where are germs found?

Germs are a part of everyday life. Some of them are helpful, but others are harmful and cause disease. They can be found everywhere – in our air, soil, and water. They are on our skin and in our bodies. Germs are also on the surfaces and objects that we touch.

Many people think that cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing are the same, but there are significant differences between the three, and we take all three to the highest levels. 

What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting?

• Cleaning removes dirt, dust, crumbs, and germs from surfaces or objects. When you clean, you will likely use soap (or detergent) and water to physically clean off the surfaces and objects. This may not necessarily kill the germs. But since you removed some of them, there are fewer germs that could spread the infection to you.
• Disinfecting uses chemicals (disinfectants) to kill germs on surfaces and objects. Some common disinfectants are bleach and alcohol solutions. You usually need to leave the disinfectant on the surfaces and objects for a certain period to kill the germs. Disinfecting does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs.
• Sanitizing could be done by either cleaning, disinfecting, or both. Sanitizing means that you are lowering the number of germs to a safe level. What is considered a safe level depends on public health standards or requirements at a workplace, school, etc. For example, there are sanitizing procedures for restaurants and other facilities that prepare food. What you do to sanitize will vary, depending on your needs. You might be mopping a floor using a mop, a chemical, and water. You might use a dishwasher to sanitize the dishes. Or you could be using an antibacterial wipe on a tv remote. (medlineplus.gov)

At Tayler’s Sanctuary, we implement a three-pronged attack of cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing. Subsequently, through our process, we have been able to further lower the risk of spreading infection, keeping your loved ones safe and protected. We adhere to both, the CDC and EPA recommended guidelines and products that are proven to fight against the spread of bacteria and viruses.