SPRING CLEANING OF MICROBIOLOGY LAB

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down procedure for spring cleaning of microbiology Lab.
2.0 SCOPE
This SOP covers the procedure for spring cleaning of microbiology lab and is applicable to the Quality Control Department
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Housekeeping supervisor
4.0 ACCOUNTABILITY
Department Head
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 With the help of non-shedding mop or vacuum cleaner, clean the area in the following order,
a. Ceiling , fixtures and walls.
b. Outer surface of equipment’s i.e, LAF, incubator, autoclave, etc.,
c. Media preparation room
d. Table top and chairs
e. Flooring
5.2 Subsequently swab the area in the order given above with any of the following disinfectant solutions 2.5% Dettol solution or 2.5 % Fairgenol solution or 2.5 % Savlon solution or with 2.5 % Phenyl solution .
5.3 Clean the area in following order.
a. Critical (LAF room)
b. Change rooms
c. Incubator room
d. Media preparation room
e. Autoclave room
5.3 Complete the entire procedure of cleaning (sweeping and moping) of critical area before proceeding to other areas. Record the Cleaning details in Annexure
Note -Use sterile water for making disinfectant solution for cleaning in critical area (LAF room).
6.0 FREQUENCY
6.1 Once in a month.