Cleaning and disinfection Cleaning and disinfecting are two different processes: Cleaning means physically removing germs, dirt and organic matter from surfaces. Disinfecting means using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. It’s important to clean before disinfecting because organic matter and dirt can reduce the ability of disinfectants to kill germs. A combination of cleaning and disinfection will […]

On any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI).¹ A significant threat to patient safety, the prevention of HAIs are a key focus of healthcare facility cleaning plans. Across the U.S., healthcare facility managers are tasked with keeping both patients and visitors safe, as well as improving