Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces
- Surfaces should be cleaned before they are sanitized or disinfected.
- Sanitizing reduces germs after cleaning.
- Disinfecting kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces after cleaning.
Essential Items to Sanitize
- Kitchen countertops
- Cutting boards
- Handles
- Light switches
- Remote controls
- Phones
- Keyboards
Proper Cleaning Order
- Scrape
- Wash
- Rinse
- Sanitize
- Rinse
- Air dry
Which surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized?
Essential items to sanitize include kitchen counters, cutting boards, drawer handles, light switches, TV remotes, phones, and keyboards. Consult product instructions for contact time. Rinse after sanitizing.
Food contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized after each use, before handling different foods, when interrupted, and every four hours during constant use.
Soft surfaces like carpets can be cleaned with appropriate cleaners, laundered if possible. Vacuum as usual.
Disinfectants like bleach solutions and alcohol are used to kill germs. Steam, hot water, and hot air also sanitize. Hot water is common.
Proper order is: scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, rinse, air dry. Check product instructions.
Which of the following surfaces can be cleaned without sanitizing before use?