You’re cutting raw chicken when the juices spread across the board, possibly carrying salmonella, a bacterium that can make you and your family seriously sick. You grab a well-known disinfectant, quickly spray and wipe the surface, and move on.
Are the germs you attacked dead?
With a mischievous grin, your baby sweeps his dinner from his high chair to the floor — again. You use a disinfectant wipe to clean up the mess before you allow your little one to crawl through the kitchen.
Was the use of a disinfectant necessary?
In both scenarios, the answer is no. Food spills usually require soap and water, not harsh chemicals that may pose health risks.
