What are sanitiser?

• A. A detergent and disinfectant combined
• B. A disinfectant and a detergent combined
• C. A cleaning agent that only cleans
• D. A pesticide

Answer: (A)

A sanitiser is a product that combines cleaning action with disinfection. It not only helps remove dirt and food residues (like a detergent does) but also reduces the microbial load on surfaces to safe levels through its disinfectant properties. This dual action is why it’s used on food-contact surfaces after cleaning, ensuring surfaces are both clean and hygienically safe. It’s not just a cleaning agent that only cleans, and it’s not a pesticide. The key idea is that sanitising products are designed to both remove soils and kill or inactivate microbes in one step.