Sanitizers are certified for bacteria only, while disinfectants can also be certified to kill viruses, mold, mildew, and fungi.

Can hand sanitizer kill mold?

The active ingredient in hand sanitizer is Ethyl Alcohol. Ethyl alcohol can kill bacteria directly, but can also prevent fungal growth because alcohol is a good drying agent. This means that alcohol sucks up the moisture that the mold uses to reproduce.

Can alcohol kill mold?

Isopropyl alcohol cleans wood, linoleum, tile, glass and sealed surfaces of mold and mildew stains and spores. ... This will both clean and disinfect the mold and mildew stained area.