Golden Nematode Program Manual - Phytosanitary Resources

Procedures: Laboratory, Rack Room, and Wash Room
Sample Wash Room
Step 8: Clean and Disinfect the Sample Washroom
After each sample collection has been processed in the wash room and
all sample beakers have been placed in the laboratory, thoroughly
clean and disinfect the washroom and carts, as follows:
1. Remove the rubber apron, place in the sink, and hose the apron
clean.
2. Hose off the entire wash area. Spray the entire wash station with
a 10% bleach solution (1 part 5.25% bleach to 9 parts water).
3. Make sure there is no dirt left on the sides and in the bottom of
the sinks. Use the hose to rinse the sinks again to be sure.
4. Remove all dirt from the counters, and place the dirt in the wash
room trash can.
5. Spray the countertops and backsplash with the bleach solution.
6. Sweep the washroom floor and place the debris in the wash room
trash can.
7. Wash the washroom floor with mop and the bleach solution.
8. Clean and sanitze the carts.
9. Wash your hands thoroughly.
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