What is the fundamental difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

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A: Cleaning removes food and dirt while sanitizing reduces pathogens to safe levels. Per ServSafe Chapter 12, cleaning removes food and dirt using detergent or soap, while sanitizing reduces pathogens to safe levels. These are two distinct processes that must both be completed properly.

What is the fundamental difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

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