Deep Cleaning Operating Rooms: What’s Involved Step by Step

Operating rooms are the most critical environments in any healthcare facility — and even minor cleaning oversights can compromise patient safety. In North Shore Sydney, hospitals and surgical clinics rely on detailed deep cleaning protocols to maintain sterility and compliance.

Here’s what’s involved in professional operating room deep cleaning.

Step 1: Preparation & PPE

Before entering, cleaners wear full PPE (gown, gloves, mask, goggles) and ensure all surgical instruments are removed or covered.

Step 2: Top-to-Bottom Cleaning

The process always starts from the top to prevent recontamination.

• Ceiling vents and light fittings are dusted and wiped.

• Walls, tiles, and equipment surfaces are disinfected.

💡 Example: A Lane Cove surgical centre schedules overnight deep cleans weekly to maintain audit compliance and patient trust.

Step 3: Equipment & Furniture Disinfection

• All tables, trays, and monitors are cleaned using TGA-approved disinfectants.

• Wheels, cords, and hidden edges receive detailed attention.

Step 4: Floor Decontamination

Floors are scrubbed with detergent, then disinfected using medical-grade solutions to eliminate all traces of bio-contaminants.

Step 5: Waste Removal & Final Checks

All waste is safely removed according to clinical waste protocols.

Supervisors then conduct a compliance inspection before the room is cleared for use.

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FAQs

How often should operating rooms be deep cleaned?

After every major procedure and at least once daily for ongoing facilities.

What products are used in deep cleaning?

Only hospital-grade, TGA-approved disinfectants that meet NSW Health infection control guidelines.