What is Cleaning?
Cleaning is the method of locating, IDing, containing, removing, and correctly disposing of undesirable substances from an area or surface. Cleaning typically involves soap or a cleaning mixture. It requires some type of agitation, like rubbing hands together or utilizing a brush, cleaning cloth, vacuum, or running warm water. Cleaning eliminates microorganisms; nevertheless, it doesn’t kill them.
Cleaning is crucial to maintaining a safe, healthy setting and is the initial step prior to a surface being successfully disinfected or sanitized. When the surface is not cleaned initially, debris and dirt could shield pathogens from the sanitizer or disinfectant, allowing them to live, flourish, and reproduce. Some mixtures are blends of cleaners, disinfectants and sanitizers. Despite that, subject to the manufacturer’s guidelines, these products are typically applied once to clean, wiping the mixture off the area, then again re-applied to disinfect or sanitize.
Cross-Contamination
Throughout the cleaning process, it is vital to prevent cross-contamination. Usually, this happens by using the same cleaning device to clean various surfaces. Cross-contamination is a primary source of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitals and other healthcare environments. One way of preventing cross-contamination is to use color-key cleaning devices.
Cross-Contamination Definition
Cross-contamination transports microorganisms and dirt from one area to another, mostly caused by incorrect cleaning practices. For instance, a cleaner uses the same cleaning device to wipe surfaces, like a sink, toilet seat, or mirror.
This can also happen by air circulation (spreading dust) or incorrect laundering of reusable products, like microfiber cloths and mops.
Commercial Cleaning Phoenix by Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners
Desert Oasis Commercial Cleaners is a commercial cleaning company in Phoenix offering a full list of commercial cleaning services including office cleaning, warehouse floor cleaning, industrial cleaning, factory cleaning, cleanroom cleaning, company breakrooms & washrooms. We also help with industrial cleaning across the Valley.
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