Cleaning and disinfecting should include

• wearing required PPE
• selecting cleaning and disinfecting products and equipment
• following standard procedures, including thorough rinsing and clearing drains and applying disinfectants for their required contact time.

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

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to clean and disinfect a tub after each use?
• Why is it important to keep the drain strainers in place while cleaning the tub?
• How often should faucets and water faucet controls be sanitized?