Clinical Cleaning Standards & Methodology
The detailed technical standards, methodologies and quality assurance processes that govern our clinical cleaning programmes — ensuring every surface, every zone and every procedure meets the rigorous requirements of medical environments.
European Norm (EN) Standard Compliance
Our disinfectants and sanitisers are tested and certified to the relevant European Standards for healthcare environments.
Chemical Disinfectants — Bactericidal Activity
Products effective against bacteria including MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria. Required for all surface disinfection in healthcare environments.
Quantitative suspension test for evaluation of bactericidal activity
Chemical Disinfectants — Virucidal Activity
Products effective against enveloped and non-enveloped viruses including Norovirus, Influenza, Hepatitis B/C and Coronaviruses. Essential for outbreak prevention.
Quantitative suspension test for evaluation of virucidal activity
Chemical Disinfectants — Bacterial Spores
Products effective against bacterial spores including C. difficile spores, which are resistant to standard disinfectants and require specialised chlorine-based products.
Quantitative suspension test for sporicidal activity
Surface Disinfection — Non-Porous Surfaces
Standard for evaluating disinfectant efficacy on food, medical and institutional surfaces under practical conditions, ensuring real-world effectiveness.
Quantitative non-porous surface test
Hygienic Handwash
Standard for evaluating the bactericidal efficacy of hygienic handwash products, ensuring staff hand hygiene compliance.
Hygienic handwash test method
Hygienic Handrub
Standard for evaluating the bactericidal efficacy of alcohol-based hand rubs for hygienic and surgical hand treatment.
Hygienic handrub test method
Cleaning Methodology by Area Type
Different clinical zones require different approaches. Our methodology adapts to the specific demands and risk profiles of each area.
Treatment Rooms & Surgeries
After each session & end of day- Clean and disinfect examination couches
- Disinfect all high-touch surfaces
- Floor mopping with colour-coded equipment
- Waste segregation and removal
- Equipment exterior sanitisation
- Curtain/screen change if contaminated
Decontamination Rooms
After every use- Work surface deep clean
- Sink and tap descaling
- Autoclave exterior cleaning
- Storage shelf disinfection
- Floor sanitisation with yellow-zone equipment
- Waste segregation (clinical + sharps)
Patient Areas & Wards
Daily + as required- Bed space cleaning and disinfection
- Bedside table and locker wipe-down
- Overbed table sanitisation
- Call bell and remote disinfection
- Floor vacuuming and mopping
- Privacy screen cleaning
Washrooms & Toilets
Multiple times daily- Full sanitisation with red-zone equipment
- Toilet and urinal deep clean
- Sink and tap descaling
- Mirror and fixture polishing
- Floor mopping with disinfectant
- Consumable replenishment
Reception & Waiting Areas
Throughout the day- Seating wipe-down and disinfection
- Reception desk sanitisation
- Door handle disinfection
- Magazine and literature rotation
- Floor vacuuming and mopping
- Touch screen sanitisation
Communal & Staff Areas
Daily- Kitchen surface cleaning and sanitisation
- Staff room table and chair cleaning
- Microwave and fridge exterior cleaning
- Corridor and stairwell maintenance
- Bin emptying and waste removal
- Fire exit and stairwell cleaning
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