Title: Clean floors.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Understanding Safety, Sanitation, and Facility Maintenance

Cleaning should include

- wearing required PPE
- selecting products and equipment
- following standard procedures
  - vacuuming
  - spot sweeping
  - spot mopping
  - disinfecting, using appropriate dilution ratios and contact times.

Teacher Resource: Keep It Clean: Infection Control and Biosecurity in Veterinary Medicine by the Numbers, AAHA

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to spot-sweep and/or vacuum prior to mopping the floor?
- Why is it important to clean the mop head after use?
- What is the importance of changing the mop water frequently?
- What safety precautions should staff take during floor cleaning?