An Ideal sanitizing agent: Steam.

Why?

• approved for food contact surface application.
• has a wide range or scope of activity.
• destroys microorganisms rapidly.
• is stable under all types of conditions.
• is tolerant of a broad range of environmental conditions.
• can dissolve grime  and clean.
• H2O has no toxicity and very low corrosivity.
• is inexpensive – just water used in the most optimal way.
• does not leave any chemical residue.
• can penetrate porous objects.
• can work for high or low water activity foods.
• steam is a good agent for even very high microbiological loads
• works against all microorganism even spores.
• works for both gram positive and gram negative microorganisms.
• effective against yeasts, molds, fungi, and viruses.

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More reports:

• Most nosocomial pathogens can persist on inanimate surfaces  –  for weeks or even months.
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