We are all familiar with disinfection from healthcare facilities, surface cleaning, or privately from the small bottle of disinfectant in our bags. But what does the term disinfection actually mean, and why is it so important?
Disinfection refers to the targeted reduction or elimination of pathogenic microorganisms such as:
The use of disinfectants or disinfection procedures reduces the bacterial count to such an extent that infection can no longer be triggered.
This means that microorganisms may still be present after disinfection, but in such small quantities that they no longer pose a risk.
A common misconception: disinfection and sterilization are not the same thing.
Sterilization is used for medical instruments, for example, while disinfection is usually sufficient in everyday life.
Disinfection can be carried out at different levels:
Regular disinfection helps to break chains of infection and prevent disease. Our recommendations:
We would be happy to advise you on a wide range of disinfection solutions. Send us an email at info@steripower.de or give us a call. Tel.: 08151 555 15 16
In a classic handshake, two hands come into direct contact with each other. Viruses or bacteria are often found on the skin, which we have previously picked up on our hands from door handles, handrails, shopping carts, or even when sneezing. These microorganisms can be easily transmitted during a handshake.
Cold viruses, flu viruses, and noroviruses in particular are transmitted primarily via the hands. If you then touch your face—for example, your nose, eyes, or mouth—pathogens can enter the body and cause infection. That is why regular hand disinfection plays a key role in infection prevention. According to the Hygiene-Empfehlung des Robert Koch-Institut hygienic hand disinfection is considered the most effective single measure worldwide for interrupting chains of infection.
Disinfection protects not only ourselves, but also other people around us. It is particularly important in:
In short:
Disinfection = Protection against infections
Reduces harmful germs to a safe level
