True or False: When using disinfectants, dilute according to the label of the product.

True or False: When using disinfectants, dilute according to the label of the product.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for certain products
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Disinfectants only work at the concentrations specified by the manufacturer on the product label. Diluting according to that guidance ensures the disinfectant will achieve the intended level of microbial kill and that the product remains safe for the surface, the user, and the environment. The label also tells you the correct contact time—the amount of time the surface must stay wet for disinfection to occur—and whether the product is ready-to-use or requires dilution. Straying from the labeled dilution can leave surfaces only partially disinfected because the active ingredients aren’t present in enough concentration; over-diluting can reduce effectiveness and under-diluting can create strong residues or hazards. Always pre-clean first, apply the product at the specified concentration, maintain the contact time, and follow any other label directions for storage and disposal.

Disinfectants only work at the concentrations specified by the manufacturer on the product label. Diluting according to that guidance ensures the disinfectant will achieve the intended level of microbial kill and that the product remains safe for the surface, the user, and the environment. The label also tells you the correct contact time—the amount of time the surface must stay wet for disinfection to occur—and whether the product is ready-to-use or requires dilution. Straying from the labeled dilution can leave surfaces only partially disinfected because the active ingredients aren’t present in enough concentration; over-diluting can reduce effectiveness and under-diluting can create strong residues or hazards. Always pre-clean first, apply the product at the specified concentration, maintain the contact time, and follow any other label directions for storage and disposal.