Understanding the difference between Cleaning, Sanitization, and Sterilization Cleaning is done to remove all the soil, dirt and the chemical residues that are easily visible. It also helps to remove the allergies from utensils and other equipment. Sanitizing helps to reduce the microorganism level on the item to a safer level. Sanitization should be done after cleaning. If the surface is not clean then sanitization will not help. Sterilizationand Sanitation are often confused but they are not the same. Sanitization helps in reducing the microorganism level to a safe level and sterilization completely removes microorganisms from the substance. Sterilization is something that is done only in hospitals and not generally practiced at home. Sadguru Facility Services, Sadguru Pest Control. Call: 7208995500 / 8291960605 https://www.sadgurufacility.com/mumbai/cleaning-services/sanitization