Cleaning is an essential prerequisite to ensure effective disinfection or sterilization.

Apply proper cleaning practices before disinfection and sterilization of medical instruments

Use PPE during cleaning
All jointed instruments should be opened (unlocked) and disassembled
Wash with detergent, water and soft brush
Scrub instruments under the water surface until visibly clean
Thoroughly rinse with clean water and dry before being disinfected or prepared for sterilization.