When it comes to cleaning, it's important to always read the label on disinfectant products to make sure they are suitable for the type of surface you are cleaning. This includes hard or soft surfaces, surfaces in contact with food, or residual surfaces. You must have a reasonable basis for all care instructions and warnings, which means reliable tests that support the care instructions. For example, you can't say that a garment can only be dry-cleaned unless you have proof that washing can damage it. It's also important to determine if cleaning operators are aware of the systems and the level of training and experience they have in cleaning these systems.
Additionally, this guide only applies to cleaning and disinfecting to prevent the spread of harmful germs, such as viruses or bacteria. In recent years, data has been published describing the use of artificial soil, protein, endotoxin, X-ray contrast medium or blood to verify the manual or automated cleaning process. This is done to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning environmental surfaces. For example, when varying levels of residue are detected after cleaning, particularly for a process that is considered acceptable, one must establish the efficiency of the process and the performance of the operator. When it comes to respirators, employers may use the cleaning recommendations provided by the manufacturer as long as they are as effective as those listed in Appendix B-2.It's also important to document information about the equipment itself, including who cleaned it and when. In cases where there is a validated cleaning process, resampling should not be used except in exceptional cases. In one study, cleaning (measured as a reduction of 5 to 6 log10) was achieved on surfaces that had adequate contact with the water flow of the machine.
The validation of cleaning processes in a laboratory test program is possible through the detection of microorganisms, chemical detection of organic contaminants, labeling of radionuclides and chemical detection of specific ions. Ideally, a computer or system should have a cleaning process. This will depend on the products being produced and whether the cleaning occurs between batches of the same product or between batches of different products. Indirect tests such as conductivity tests can be useful for routine monitoring once the cleaning process has been validated. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces the Care Labeling Rule which requires manufacturers and importers to attach care instructions to garments. A garment that has two or more parts and is always sold as one unit only needs a care label if the care instructions are the same for all pieces.
When normal dry cleaning needs to be modified to safely dry clean a product, use a professional dry cleaning service. If it's a high-traffic area, you may choose to clean more frequently or disinfect in addition to cleaning.
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