We are constantly surrounded by “microbes” – microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or fungi ared everywhere in the environment. However, the majority of it is harmless or even useful! Only one small percentage is harmful to us humans: These microbes are therefore often called pathogens. Designfective agents you can reduce the number of microbes in the environment or on your hands and skin. To do this, you have to consider when this is actually necessary, which disinfectants you should use and how to use them correctly.