1. Dry clean. Remove visible and gross soils and debris.

2. Pre-rinse. Rinse all areas and surfaces until they are visibly free of soil.

3. Wash (soap and scrub). Use the right detergent in the right concentration with the right level of
mechanical action in the right water temperature for the right contact time.

4. Post-rinse. Rinse away all visible detergents and remaining soil.

5. Inspect. Look again at crevices and other contamination traps to ensure they're free of soils and
detergents. Determine whether steps 1-4 should be performed again.

6. Sanitize. Foam, wipe or spray sanitizing chemicals onto surfaces as per the appropriate instructions.

7. Dry. Ensure adequate time is allotted for equipment to thoroughly dry.

8. Verification. Gather proof that the cleaning performed achieved the expected level by following
facility verification protocols.