Sanitizing wipes reduce bacteria on a surface to levels considered safe by public health standards. Disinfecting wipes go further, destroying or irreversibly inactivating specific bacteria, viruses, and fungi to levels defined in verified kill claims. In regulated commercial environments, disinfecting wipes are almost always the correct choice. Sanitizing wipes are generally not sufficient for infection control obligations.

Bulk Disinfectant Wipes: What Facilities Should Know
Buying disinfectant wipes by the canister works fine for a single desk. It stops working the moment you’re responsible for a whole facility, and at that point the question isn’t




