A: Many people use the words “disinfecting,” “sanitizing,” and “cleaning” interchangeably, but they are quite different. A disinfectant kills nearly all germs within ten minutes of application. The germs we are talking about here are viruses (such as Cold and Flu), bacteria (like Salmonella, E. coli, Staph, &Strep), and Fungi ( such as Mold & Mildew). A sanitizer kills mainly bacteria within 30 seconds and may kill other germs as well, thereby leaving a surface relatively safe for contact. A cleaner only removes visible dirt without killing germs. Be sure to read the label carefully on your household surface care products so you understand the benefits, directions, and risks. Only BYOTROL24™ disinfects killing over 99.9% of germs, sanitizes for a full 24 hours, and can be used to clean multiple surfaces with the best possible rating of “practically non-toxic” from the US Environmental Protection Agency.