CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR MICROBIOLOGY LAB STERILE AREA

1.0 OBJECTIVE
To lay down the Standard Operating Procedure for Cleaning Procedure for Microbiology Lab Sterile Area.
2.0 SCOPE
The procedure is applicable to Cleaning Procedure for Microbiology Lab Sterile Area.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Laboratory Technician, Scientific Assistant, Assistant Scientific Officer and Officer In charge of the Section.
4.0 PROCEDURE
1 Daily at the start of the shift and after every work, clean the table of laminar airflow using clean mop soaked in 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
1) Disinfect floor with either of the solutions alternately using the same
mop after every work.
a) 2.5% v/v Dettol
b) 2.0% v/v Fairgenol
c) 2.5% v/v Savlon
2) Spray the area including floor and walls with 5% v/v phenol or 2% v/v Bacillocid.
3) At every weekend clean the walls, and floor using soap solution. Wash down with plenty of water. Remove excess of water using clean mop.
4) At every week end fumigate sterile area with formalin through A/C.