Week 8: Reflection

Last week when I was studying for my microbiology exam, I took a break and went to a restaurant with my cousins for dinner. Our waiter seated us close to the kitchen door and we were able to see to food being prepared. Along with the stoves and ovens, we were able to see huge sinks and faucets that were filled with dirty dishes, utensils, and cooking pans.

Comparing the cleaning process of dishes and utensils at a restaurant and the cleaning process at home is different. In a public area, such as a restaurant, the process of killing germs and microbes is known as sanitization. In a general area, such as a sink inside your kitchen, the process of killing germs and microbes is known as disinfection.

Sanitization kills 99.9% of bacteria in under 30 seconds and must pass the Official Detergent Sanitizer Test. Disinfection kills bacteria in under 10 minutes.