Antibacterial vs. Regular Cleaners
When it comes to protecting homes from dirt and grime, we want the best of the best. Of all the different cleaning products available on the market, one of the biggest selling points is a cleaner’s antibacterial properties. Antibacterial products are an important part of getting rid of germs, viruses and other bacteria, but are they essential to having a clean home? Learn more about antibacterial cleaners and their effects on keeping your home safe and healthy.
Cleaning 101: Cleaning vs. Disinfecting
Many cleaning products talk about their cleaning power or disinfecting power. To keep your homes beautiful and healthy, it’s best to know the important difference between the regular cleaning products and antibacterial disinfectants.
- Cleaning removes dirt, grime and germs.
- Disinfecting kills germs.
This distinction is important because not all cleaning products can do both. Cleaning products move dirt and grime (and germs) onto another surface (like a cleaning cloth or paper towel) but are not formulated to kill germs. Antibacterial cleaners disinfect, but for antibacterial cleaners to work their best, all surfaces must be cleaned first.
Benefits of Disinfectants
While cleaning products do a great job at cleaning dirt and grime and physically moving germs and bacteria onto cleaning cloths that can be sanitized or discarded, antibacterial cleaners help reduce the amount of germs on a surface, effective for promoting long term health and wellness in the home.
However, it’s important to remember that antibacterial cleaners must be used as directed to be effective at disinfecting. Most antibacterial cleaners require at least 10 minutes of wait time for the disinfectants to do their job. Unfortunately, many homeowners simply don’t wait long enough to get the full effects of antibacterial cleaners.
Hydrogen Peroxide for Non-Toxic Disinfecting
When it comes to cleaning, some companies like to use chemicals that cause some concern to homeowners. While certain chemicals may be effective at killing germs, they might not be the best to use for your home. Natural alternatives like hydrogen peroxide are perfect for those that want a strong antibacterial cleaner to use around family and pets when used as directed.
Hydrogen peroxide is effective at eliminating stains, odors and bacteria. This natural disinfectant can be used in every room in your home and has the cleaning power of bleach without the harsh fumes and abrasiveness. Hydrogen peroxide is recognized for its effective disinfecting power by the CDC and EPA.
Bona: The Best of Both Worlds
Bona has been trusted since 1919 for effective cleaning solutions that are tough on dirt but gentle for families. Bona® antibacterial cleaners are powered by hydrogen peroxide to powerfully clean and effortlessly remove stubborn stains while killing 99.9% of household germs.
Bona PowerPlus® Antibacterial Floor Cleaner
- Kills 99.9% of germs when used as directed*
- Powered by hydrogen peroxide
- No harsh chemicals
- Oxygen formula to penetrate tough stains
- Dye free, streak-free formula
- Ready to use cleaner
- Great for everyday use for stone, tile, laminate, vinyl and other sealed hard surface floors
Bona PowerPlus® Antibacterial Surface Cleaner
- Kills 99.9% of germs when used as directed*
- Powered by hydrogen peroxide
- No harsh chemicals
- Powers through grease and grime
- Streak-free formula
- Great for everyday use on sealed non-porous hard surfaces like granite, stone, ceramic tile, stainless steel, glass, and more!
- Available in unscented, lemon zest scent or orange blossom scent
*Kills 99.9% of Influenza A H1N1 Virus, Rhinovirus, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA], Trichophyton mentagrophytes, on hard non-porous surfaces in 10 minutes.