Effectiveness of Products as Disinfecting Agents

Bleach is an effective disinfecting agent that kills bacteria leading to food borne illnesses such as E. Coli. Bleach has been used to clean dialysis equipment as well. Chlorine bleach is a potent disinfecting agent because it cleans with oxidization, meaning it breaks down the cells in germs through oxidization. Bleach has antimicrobial properties and chemically reacts with microbes to destroy many pathogens.

Vinegar is a mild disinfecting agent and can become more powerful if combined with other ingredients, it's not the best disinfecting agent it is more effective for killing mold. Vinegar does not have as many antimicrobial properties as bleach but it does inhibit the growth of one microorganism which is bacteria.

Note- Mixing bleach and vinegar is not a good idea, it can create a toxic yellow gas called chlorine gas which could be deadly if inhaled.