Cleaning and disinfection: Chemical Disinfectants Explained

This briefing material has been produced for those who work in healthcare professions, the media and others who are looking for some background understanding of chemical disinfectants which are used in the home and/or those who are responsible for providing guidance to the public on understanding these issues.

The information given in this document is taken from the IFH/IPS training resource: HOME HYGIENE – prevention of infection at home: a training resource for carers and their trainers.