Hospitals have been using disinfectants for decades and years, even centuries before. One of these sprays is called Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This product was discovered by a French chemist during his research to create a new antiseptic for wounds. However, it wasn’t until 2005 that Chlorhexidine started being used in homes as an antibacterial cleaner and sanitiser.
If you’re like most people, then you probably think of sanitiser sprays as products that are only necessary for extreme circumstances, such as during an influenza outbreak or when someone in your household has been vomiting due to food poisoning. However, there are actually many more good reasons why disinfectant sprays can be useful additions to your home, especially if you have pets or young children who are prone to getting messy. If this sounds like you, then keep reading to find out eight reasons why it is worth the investment.
1) Safe School Lunches
When it comes to food safety, nothing is more important than a lunchbox packed with bacteria-free food. Pack your child’s lunch using these five suggestions and you can rest assured that their lunch will not only be delicious but also safe.
Wash Your Hands: Even before preparing a meal, hand-washing is an absolute must. You might think that putting your hands in soapy water is good enough, but many pathogens thrive on surfaces—like doorknobs or kitchen utensils—and can easily transfer to your cutting board or knife when you’re handling your food prep. Keep those knives clean!
2) Spills, Germs, and Bacteria
The main purpose of disinfectant sprays is to kill bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens on surfaces. It’s worth remembering that disinfectants aren’t just used for cleaning; they’re also an essential part of safety protocols in hospitals and nursing homes.
A good disinfectant can eliminate microbes while protecting your skin from irritation or sensitization. There are lots of varieties out there, and different chemicals work better on specific organisms. No matter what you choose, keep it close at hand and make sure everyone in your household knows where it is so they can reach for it in a medical emergency.
3) Pest Control (Inside and Out)
No matter how clean you keep your home, it’s always a good idea to use disinfectant spray. This ensures that bacteria or viruses on your work surfaces are killed, and if you have pet rodents, it also helps to reduce their risk of illness and passing any diseases onto humans. If you keep fish as pets, similarly, investing in a water purification device (such as salt) will help keep them safe from bacterial infection.
4) Cleaning Floors, Walls, Windows, etc.
Just like any other surface in your home, you’ll want to clean bathroom surfaces with a disinfectant spray. Because bathrooms are small and often have multiple surfaces (floors, walls, sinks, etc.), they can harbor more germs than other rooms in your house. These disinfectant sprays help prevent dangerous bacteria and fungi from growing inside and outside of your home.
They come in a variety of scents and formulas for different purposes—for example, glass cleaners for windows or furniture polish for wooden tables. The best way to use these sprays is by diluting them with water first; that way you won’t waste any product when wiping down surfaces! Using them full-strength will also help ensure that no germs will survive after you spray.
5) Killing Odors In All The Right Places
By now, you’ve probably heard about how disinfecting wipes are great for disinfecting surfaces and removing germs. If you have a strong sense of smell, you may notice that even if your hands seem clean, they don’t smell that way. This is because hand sanitisers only kill bacteria on top of the skin; they do not get into your pores where smells originate.
That’s why keeping surface germs under control is important: disease-causing microorganisms are airborne as well as transmitted by touch. A good disinfectant spray can cover all bases and help to minimize potential illness or sickness. You know what they say: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
6) Killing Insects in All The Right Places
Insecticides are a good thing to have around if you own a home or work in an environment that has pests. Just be sure to apply them in all of the right places, at all of the right times and for all of the right reasons. In fact, it’s a good idea to use insecticides so infrequently that they lose their effectiveness.
If you spray every time you see one or two bugs then when your brain does register an actual infestation it won’t be able to tell if you actually have a problem or not. Of course, having insecticide on hand can make life easier in other ways as well, for example, by giving you peace of mind when traveling or allowing more flexibility with outdoor activities such as camping.
7) Stopping Mold Before It Starts
Mold spores are everywhere and all over everything. But unless conditions are just right, they won’t be a problem. That’s why using disinfectant sprays and fungicides is so important it ensures that these fungi can’t develop into full-fledged issues.
8) Clearing Musty Smells
Musty smells have a way of permeating even well-kept homes, but there are simple solutions to help get rid of them. Musty smells in your home may come from mold and mildew, which you can clean using disinfectants or white vinegar.
Another source of musty smells could be pet odors, which have a tendency to linger after pets are gone. If you can identify where certain smells tend to emanate from, it’s easier to tackle them head on and prevent odors from accumulating. Whatever form they take, one thing is for sure: if you want your home smelling fresh and inviting at all times, invest in a good quality disinfectant spray for quick cleaning fixes!
Conclusion
With so many household surfaces now susceptible to contamination, it’s vital that we use disinfectants to keep things clean. Fortunately, disinfectant sprays are cost-effective and easy to use, making them a simple solution for helping us stay safe.
