Sanitizing refers to lowering the number of pathogens to a safe level, as defined by public health agencies. This can be done through either cleaning, disinfecting, or a combination of both.

These terms represent a higher level of disinfecting compared to regular cleaning services.

Disinfecting is the process of actively killing germs and pathogens like the coronavirus. Unlike regular cleaning, which physically removes some pathogens from surfaces, disinfecting works by using chemicals to deactivate and eliminate pathogens.