1.cleaning is done using heat, radiation, or chemicals. 2.sanitizing is done with a cleaning agent that removes food, soil, or other substances. 3.heat and chemicals are more commonly used as a method for sanitizing in a restaurant than radiation. 4.solvent cleaners are commonly referred to as degreaser used on surfaces where grease has burned on. 5.detergents are generally used to remove heavy accumulations of soil that are difficult to remove with detergents, solvents, and acids.