With heightened awareness around hygiene, many homes and businesses have stepped up their cleaning routines—but the real question is, are you disinfecting effectively? And more importantly, should you be disinfecting more than you are?
The answer, for most households and workplaces, is yes. While regular cleaning helps with general appearance, disinfecting targets what you can’t see—germs, bacteria, and viruses that linger on surfaces long after dirt is wiped away. This article explores the difference between cleaning and disinfecting, the zones most people overlook, and what you can do to stay ahead—without overdoing it.
Cleaning vs. Disinfecting: Know the Difference
Cleaning is about removing dirt, dust, and surface mess. It makes a space look tidier, which is important—but it doesn’t necessarily kill germs. Disinfecting, on the other hand, involves using chemicals or approved solutions to kill bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that contribute to illness and infection.
So while cleaning is your first line of defence, disinfecting is what keeps your space actually safe—especially in high-traffic or shared environments.
Are You Missing These High-Touch Zones?
Even if you’re consistent with your surface wipes and sprays, there are areas people rarely think to disinfect, and they’re some of the most touched:
- Door handles and light switches
- Remote controls and phones
- Computer keyboards and mouse devices
- Fridge, cupboard, and microwave handles
- Bathroom taps, flush buttons, and soap pumps
- Office shared desks, chair arms, and meeting room surfaces
These areas often collect oils, skin cells, bacteria, and viruses—and since they don’t always look dirty, they’re easy to overlook.
If you haven’t recently disinfected these spots, it’s likely you’re not disinfecting more than you are—you’re disinfecting less.
How Often Should You Be Disinfecting?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here’s a realistic guide:
For Homes:
- Daily: Kitchen counters, bathroom taps, remote controls, phones
- 2–3 times a week: Light switches, door handles, bin lids
- Weekly: Appliance handles, laundry baskets, drawer pulls
For Workplaces:
- Daily: Shared desks, reception areas, phones, restrooms
- After each use: Meeting room tables, shared kitchen items
- Weekly deep disinfection for all high-touch areas, especially during flu season
Consistency is key. Frequent, light disinfecting paired with periodic professional sanitising offers the best long-term hygiene protection.
When to Call in the Professionals
Doing your part at home or in the office is great—but even the most diligent routine has limits. A professional cleaning team uses hospital-grade disinfectants, HEPA filtration, and touchpoint-focused techniques that go beyond the surface.
At Amaze Clean, we offer domestic and commercial disinfection services across Perth—helping families and businesses maintain a higher hygiene standard without the overwhelm. Whether you need a seasonal reset or scheduled sanitisation, we’re here to clean deeper, safer, and smarter.
If you’ve been wondering whether you should be disinfecting more than you are, this is your sign to rethink your routine. It’s not about panic—it’s about protection. Clean for appearance, but disinfect for health.
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