Definitions
- Referring to the process of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces or objects to remove dirt, germs, and bacteria. - Talking about maintaining a hygienic environment in public spaces, such as hospitals, schools, and restaurants. - Describing the act of making something safe and free from harmful substances or contaminants.
- Referring to the process of killing all microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, to make something completely free from living organisms. - Talking about medical equipment, surgical instruments, and other tools that need to be free from any living organisms before use. - Describing the act of making something completely free from any form of life, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the removal of harmful substances or organisms.
- 2Both are used to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
- 3Both are important in preventing the spread of disease and infection.
- 4Both are commonly used in medical and healthcare settings.
- 5Both require specific procedures and techniques to be effective.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Sanitizing removes most germs and bacteria, while sterilizing removes all forms of life, including viruses and fungi.
- 2Purpose: Sanitizing is used to reduce the number of germs and bacteria to a safe level, while sterilizing is used to completely eliminate all living organisms.
- 3Intensity: Sterilizing is a more intense process than sanitizing and requires higher temperatures and longer exposure times.
- 4Application: Sanitizing is commonly used on surfaces, objects, and hands, while sterilizing is typically used on medical equipment and surgical instruments.
- 5Effectiveness: Sterilizing is more effective in preventing the spread of disease and infection than sanitizing.
Remember this!
Sanitize and sterilize are both methods of cleaning and removing harmful substances or organisms. However, the difference between sanitize and sterilize is their scope and intensity. Sanitizing reduces the number of germs and bacteria to a safe level, while sterilizing eliminates all forms of life, including viruses and fungi. Sterilizing is more effective in preventing the spread of disease and infection, but it is a more intense process that requires higher temperatures and longer exposure times.
