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?