Practice question

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

  1. They are exactly the same thing
  2. Cleaning removes dirt and food debris; sanitizing reduces microorganisms to safe levels
  3. Sanitizing removes dirt; cleaning kills bacteria
  4. Cleaning is only for floors and sanitizing only for hands

Answer: B — Cleaning removes dirt and food debris; sanitizing reduces microorganisms to safe levels

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