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How is a disinfectant different than a cleaner?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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A disinfectant and a cleaner are the same besides the fact that a disinfectant can supposedly reduce 99% of germs. Which in some way is better then a normal cleaner that reduces less germs.

Either one will get your house clean. :)

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