cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing

cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing

1. CLEANING

   • removal of SOIL from OBJECTS + SURFACES
   • Water + DETERGENT
   • MUST be done BEFORE disinfection OR Sterilization

2. DISINFECTION

   • KILLS many microorganism EXCEPT Bacterial spores.
   • Intended for OBJECTS (liquid chemicals)

3. STERILIZING

   • Eliminates All forms of microbial life
   • Steam under pressure, dry heat, liquid chemicals

4. STERILANTS

   • SHORT exposure = DISINFECTANT
   • LONG EXPOSURE 3< = STERILIZATION

5. DECONTAMINATION

   • Removes microorganism from OBJECT so they are safe to discard OR handle

6. GERMICIDE