Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning and disinfecting. A food product is provided, as well as a first non-toxic solution including an electrolyzed alkaline solution and a second non-toxic solution including an electrolyzed acidic solution. The food product is cleaned by saponifying the first solution to a surface of the food product. The food product is then disinfected by applying the second solution to the surface of the food product. The present invention also relates to an additional method for cleaning and disinfecting. A hide is removed from a carcass of an animal. The hide is cleaned by saponifying the hide with a first non-toxic solution including an electrolyzed alkaline solution. The hide is then disinfected by applying to the hide a second non-toxic solution containing an electrolyzed acidic solution.