Medical office cleaning uses three different steps: cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. They are not the same, and a medical or dental office needs the right one on each surface.
BizProClean offers medical office cleaning services in Northern Virginia and Maryland, after hours.
Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting in Medical Office Cleaning
- Cleaning removes dirt and most germs with detergent and water. It always comes first.
- Sanitizing kills bacteria on a surface.
- Disinfecting kills viruses and bacteria with an EPA-registered product.
Which Surfaces Need Which Step
- Clinical contact surfaces, such as exam tables, counters and equipment handles, are cleaned and disinfected. Your clinical staff handle these between patients.
- Housekeeping surfaces, such as floors, walls and sinks, are cleaned with detergent on a regular schedule.
- High-touch surfaces, such as door handles, switches and chair arms, are cleaned and disinfected on every visit.
Contact Time: The Step People Skip
A disinfectant must stay wet on the surface for the contact time printed on its label. If it dries early, it has not done its job. The EPA lists registered disinfectants, and the label on each one sets the time.
Blood and Body Fluids
Spills of blood or body fluids fall under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Decide in writing who handles them, your clinical staff or the cleaning crew, before the first visit.
Medical Office Cleaning in Northern Virginia and Maryland
BizProClean is a locally owned and operated cleaning company based in Tysons, Virginia. We clean medical and dental offices in the evening, with the split between clinical tasks and cleaning tasks written into the scope.
We offer commercial cleaning services in Vienna, VA, janitorial services in Rockville, MD and office cleaning services in Bethesda, MD.
Why Medical Practices Choose BizProClean
- The right step on every surface.
- EPA-registered disinfectants and full contact times.
- Non-clinical rooms covered by our janitorial services.
- Room-by-room detail in the medical office cleaning checklist.
Request a Free Quote for Medical Office Cleaning
We tour your practice for free and agree who does what. Your written quote then lists each room and each step. Request a free quote today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting?
Cleaning removes dirt. Sanitizing kills bacteria. Disinfecting kills viruses and bacteria. Cleaning always comes first.
Does a medical office need to disinfect everything?
Disinfect the surfaces patients and staff touch. Floors and walls are cleaned with detergent, unless there is a spill of blood or body fluids.
What is disinfectant contact time?
It is how long the product must stay wet on the surface to work. The time is printed on the label.
Who cleans up blood or body fluids in a medical office?
Trained staff, under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Agree in writing whether that is your team or the cleaning crew.