In a doctor's office, the standards of office cleaning have to be high. Both safety concerns and legal requirements dictate the level of professional cleaning that you should expect from your janitorial service. Here's why you should choose a cleaning company that meets these standards.

The Importance of Cleanliness in a Medical Setting

It's an unfortunate fact that there is a high concentration of potentially dangerous microbes in hospitals and other medical facilities. Patients come to you when they're ill, even if they're sick enough to avoid any other public place. When they come, they bring their germs with them. This means many surfaces in a medical office are contaminated, including floors, doorknobs, furniture, counters, walls, and fixtures. Thorough office cleaning is the only way to prevent both patients and staff from getting sick from touching these surfaces.

Cleaning Standards in a Medical Setting

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, sets standards for medical office cleaning, including specifying the types of disinfectants used. Generally, they need to be registered with the EPA and be sufficiently strong to get rid of serious contaminants. Professional office cleaning companies with experience in medical settings provide products that are up to the task.

Additionally, OSHA requires effective hazard communication with employees and certain universal precautions when handling potential pathogens, which your janitorial service should be familiar with. The EPA also sets standards for training cleaning staff to safely handle blood and medical waste. Finally, your facility likely has a number of rules and procedures to ensure security, patient safety, and confidentiality to comply with legal requirements. The right cleaning company will follow all of your procedures to keep the medical office in compliance and running smoothly.

If you need to schedule office cleaning for your medical clinic or private practice, choose Perfection Cleaning in Lincoln, NE. Serving Lancaster County for 20 years, this family-owned company is licensed and insured, and uses non-toxic cleaning products. To get a free estimate, call (402) 484-1754. You can also visit them online to find out more about their medical facility cleaning services.