How to Clean a Veterinary Clinic and Control Odor

A veterinary clinic combines the disinfection demands of a medical facility with the added challenges of animal hair, accidents and odor. Cleaning one well protects animal and human health and keeps the clinic from smelling like, well, a clinic. Here is how to approach it.

Disinfection Is the Priority

Like any medical setting, vet clinics need real disinfection, not just cleaning. Clean surfaces first to remove soil and hair, then apply a disinfectant effective against the relevant pathogens and respect the dwell time. Exam tables, cages and high touch surfaces need attention between every patient.

Managing Hair and Dander

Animal hair gets everywhere and clogs ordinary vacuums. A strong commercial vacuum, ideally with HEPA filtration, captures hair and dander and keeps fine allergens out of the air. Vacuum frequently, since hair builds up fast in a clinic.

Accidents and Odor

1. Clean up urine, feces and other accidents promptly with the proper protocol
2. Treat carpet and porous surfaces with an enzyme product that breaks down odor at the source
3. Extract treated areas with a carpet extractor to remove the residue that causes lingering smell
4. Address the source rather than masking it with fragrance

Keep the Air Fresh

Odor and dander stay airborne in a busy clinic. A HEPA air scrubber filters the air continuously, pulling out dander and particles and helping control odor. Clean air makes a noticeable difference to how a clinic feels to clients and staff.

Floors and Kennels

Scrub hard floors and kennel areas with appropriate disinfectant cleaner, and a steam cleaner sanitizes kennels and cages with heat. Recover wash water so floors are dry and safe. Combine disinfection, hair control, odor treatment and air filtration, and a vet clinic stays clean and welcoming. Equip the job with our air scrubbers and extractors.