How to Clean a Medical Office or Clinic

Cleaning a medical office is held to a higher standard than most facilities because the goal is infection control, not just appearance. Surfaces, air quality and disinfection protocols all matter. Here is how to clean a clinic to a level that protects patients and staff.

Clean First, Then Disinfect

Disinfectants only work on clean surfaces, so remove soil before disinfecting. Use a hospital grade disinfectant appropriate to the setting, and respect the dwell time so the surface stays wet long enough to actually disinfect. This two step approach is the foundation of medical cleaning.

Prioritize High Touch and Clinical Surfaces

• Exam tables, counters and equipment between patients
• Door handles, light switches and railings throughout the day
• Waiting room chairs, check in surfaces and shared items
• Restrooms, cleaned and disinfected frequently

Protect Indoor Air Quality

Air quality is part of infection control. Use a HEPA vacuum so fine particles are captured rather than recirculated, and consider a HEPA air scrubber to filter the air in waiting areas and during deeper cleaning. Capturing fine particles keeps them out of the air patients breathe.

Floors and Carpets

1. Damp mop or scrub hard floors with appropriate disinfectant cleaner
2. Use an auto scrubber for larger hard floor areas to clean and dry efficiently
3. Extract carpets on a regular schedule to remove embedded soil
4. Address biohazard spills with the proper protocol and PPE

Prevent Cross Contamination

Use a color coded system so cloths and tools from restrooms never touch clinical surfaces, and change cleaning solution frequently. Work from cleaner areas to dirtier ones. These practices stop a cleaning routine from spreading germs around.

Equip to the Standard

Medical cleaning calls for HEPA filtration, the right disinfectants and efficient floor equipment. Build a kit that captures fine particles and cleans to a clinical standard with our HEPA vacuums and air scrubbers.