Assignment task: The organisms used in this lab were E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
The disinfectants used were Mr. Clean, BacDown, Isopropanol, hydrogen peroxide, and Chlorox bleach cleaner.
Q1. Which disinfectant or disinfectants were most effective at controlling the growth of S. epidermidis? Explain your answer using the data from the above table.
Q2. Which disinfectant or disinfectants were most effective at controlling the growth of E. coli? Explain your answer using the data from the above table.
Q3. Which one disinfectant would be the best to control the growth of a mixed culture of E. coli and S. epidermidis? Explain your answer using the data from the above table.