Healthcare facilities are to be disinfected and sanitized thoroughly, considering that pathogens are not visible to the naked eye. To achieve this, our recommendation is to use foggers or sprayers, as these devices have the ability to turn liquid disinfectants into tiny droplets that can reach even the most hard-to-reach spots. 

Healthcare facilities have many high-traffic areas where disinfection should be focused on, such as waiting rooms, examination rooms, cafeterias, hallways, elevators, as well as entries and exits. In addition, there are several high-touch surfaces in medical facilities that need to be disinfected frequently and consistently like examination tables, waiting room chairs, information counters, elevator buttons, cafeteria tables, and the tablets or electronic devices that are usually shared among healthcare workers on a daily basis.

When disinfecting a healthcare facilities, cleaning staff should also be mindful of syringes, used cotton balls, disposable gowns, masks, gloves, and other types of waste that could potentially spread diseases between patients, staff, and visitors. In fact, medical waste is one of the leading causes of diseases and illnesses in medical settings if these materials are not dumped in the respective disposal areas, and if these areas are not kept clean.

One of the most important considerations to be made when creating a disinfection plan for healthcare facilities is the selection of disinfectants. This is because not all disinfectants are safe to be sprayed around people or even plants, and medical settings need to be disinfected often, usually while staff, patients, and visitors are present. In this case, our recommendation is to use hypoallergenic disinfectants and other effective products you can discover in our Disinfectants section.

Another important consideration is to think about the type of healthcare facilities that needs to be disinfected to determine the devices, products, and techniques that should be used. Some of the most common healthcare facilities are dental offices, veterinary clinics, and family clinics.