Too Much Disinfectant Can Make Things Worse for You and Your Clients

Everyone wants to kill germs — but using too much disinfectant can actually make cleaning worse.
Too much chlorine doesn’t just hurt surfaces and the air you breathe — it can also make bacteria stronger over time.

Let’s see why that happens and why using an alkaline cleaner like Red Juice is a smarter, safer choice.

The Science Made Simple

Disinfectants like chlorine are made to kill germs by breaking their cells apart.
Used the right way, they work great.
But when you use them too often or in high amounts, some germs survive — and those survivors learn how to fight back.

They grow stronger, make more bacteria like them, and soon the same disinfectant doesn’t work anymore.
This is called antimicrobial resistance — and it’s a big problem for health experts everywhere.

The Hidden Problems with Too Much Chlorine

When chlorine becomes your main cleaner, trouble shows up fast:

• It damages surfaces. Chlorine can react with metal, dull shiny finishes, and ruin grout or floor coatings.

• It leaves residue. Extra chemicals dry into sticky films that trap dirt and even help bacteria grow.

• It affects your health. Strong fumes can bother your eyes, skin, and lungs — especially in closed rooms.

• It makes bacteria tougher. Over time, germs get used to disinfectants and stop dying from them.

Using chlorine too often doesn’t mean “extra clean” — it means more damage, more fumes, and less hygiene.

Cleaning vs. Disinfecting — They’re Not the Same!

A lot of people think cleaning and disinfecting are the same thing.
They’re not.

• Cleaning removes dirt, grease, and the stuff germs eat.

• Disinfecting kills germs — but it only works after a surface is clean.

If you spray disinfectant on a dirty surface, you’re just coating the dirt with chemicals — not really cleaning it.

That’s where Red Juice comes in.

Why Red Juice Is a Smarter Choice

Red Juice is an alkaline cleaner.
That means it’s made to break down grease, oils, and grime — exactly what bacteria live on.

Here’s why it’s better:

• It removes bacteria’s “food.” When you clean with Red Juice, germs lose what they need to grow.

• It stops resistance naturally. It doesn’t “fight” bacteria — it simply washes them away.

• It’s safe and non-toxic. No harsh chlorine, no bad fumes, and safe for people, pets, and surfaces.

• It saves money. It’s a concentrate (10:1 mix), so one bottle makes many more — less plastic and more value.

At Speed Cleaning, we believe that health comes first — for both cleaning professionals and clients.
That’s why we stand for non-toxic cleaning.
Red Juice is proof that you can have powerful results without harming your health or the environment.

Smart Cleaning Means Strategic Cleaning

Professional cleaning isn’t about using the strongest chemical.
It’s about using the right one.

Use Red Juice for your daily cleaning, and only disinfect when you really need to.
That way, you:

• Keep the air fresh and healthy

• Protect surfaces

• Stop germs from getting stronger

• Save money and reduce waste

The Bottom Line

More chlorine doesn’t mean cleaner spaces — it means more risk.
Red Juice gives you powerful cleaning without the downsides: strong on grease, gentle on people and surfaces, and smart enough to keep bacteria from adapting.

Because great cleaning is about chemistry, not force.

Speed Cleaning Pro Tip:
Clean first — disinfect only when needed.
Red Juice is your best ally for a cleaner, safer, healthier space.

Happy Cleaning,
Amy