To prevent the spread of infection, you should regularly clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are touched often. For example, in your house, this would include countertops, doorknobs, faucet and toilet handles, light switches, remotes, and toys.
Secondly, what are the 5 steps to cleaning and sanitizing?
All food-contact surface must be cleaned and sanitized correctly. For cleaning and sanitizing to be effective, it must follow this process: (1) Remove food bits or dirt on the surface; (2) Wash the surface; (3) Rinse the surface; (4) Sanitize the surface; (5) Allow the surface to air dry.
In this way, why is it necessary to clean and sanitize tools and equipment before and after using it?
Germs from a person may be found on any object the person touched or on equipment that was used during their care. Some germs can live up to 5 months on a dry surface. Germs on any surface can pass to you or another person. This is why it is important to disinfect supplies and equipment.