Moisture Matters: Unintended Consequences of Performing Wet Sanitation in Dry Environments.
Calvin Slaughter, Shihyu Chuang, Devin Daeschel, Lynne McLandsborough, Abigail B. Snyder
This study shows that wet sanitation in low-moisture food facilities increases humidity, promoting microbial growth on soiled surfaces.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology · Apr 24, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology