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Essay / The Effects of Different Disinfectants on Bacteria
I chose to study the effects of different disinfectants on bacteria because I always wondered if disinfectants such as Clorox, Lysol, and hand sanitizer kill actually 99.9% of germs. Additionally, I know there are harsh chemicals that can harm us over time. Do these harsh chemicals do the job? Perhaps taking a green and organic approach could be the solution in the future. My main question is which is better disinfectant, Clorox disinfectant wipes or Lysol disinfectant wipes. I want to uncover the truth about each product and show the reality of both. Are they really doing their job? Household bacteria has always been a problem. Every year, millions of people contract illness from bacteria in their kitchen, bathroom, living room, etc. What if there are bacteria in your kitchen that could be deadly? This bacteria is called Escherichia coli. According to the Oregon Health Authority: “One estimate is 10,000 to 20,000 E coli. Infections occur every year in the United States. Many of us use disinfectants like Clorox and Bleach daily, but are they disinfectants? ?...