Sterilization, on the other hand, is a process typically used by professionals in settings such as hospitals.
While disinfecting gets rid of most germs, sterilization removes all microorganisms — including those that aren’t harmful. Sterilization is common in medical facilities, but it may also be helpful for businesses and schools that want to get rid of germs in entire rooms.
Methods of sterilization may include:
- pressurized steam (autoclaving)
- hydrogen peroxide gas
- ethylene oxide (EtO) gas
- ionizing radiation (typically used for medical equipment)
- dry heat cabinets (for medical instruments)
- infrared radiation
- advanced filtration
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