Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same. Cleaning removes visible dirt; disinfection reduces the microbial load to safe levels using approved products and specific protocols. Knowing when professional disinfection is needed avoids health risks and legal problems.
Cleaning versus disinfection
A surface can look clean and still harbour bacteria, viruses or fungi. Professional disinfection uses registered biocides and controlled dosages to guarantee the elimination of pathogens, something a household product does not ensure.
Situations where it is necessary
- Healthcare centres, care homes and settings with vulnerable people.
- Industrial kitchens, restaurants and food workshops.
- Spaces after a contagion or outbreak (flu, gastroenteritis, COVID).
- Premises reopening after a period of closure or inactivity.
- Facilities with a legionella risk in water systems.
- Offices and educational centres with a high turnover of people.
What a professional service should include
A serious service uses products approved by the Ministry of Health, applies the method suited to each case (fogging, spraying or gel) and provides an official certificate of the application carried out.
That certificate is not a minor formality: it proves to inspectors and clients that the space meets the required hygiene and health conditions.
Urgent response
In the event of an outbreak or a health incident, response time is key. At KS Services we handle urgent disinfections across Spain, with approved products and an application certificate included.