What is the Spray and Wipe procedure?

• A. Wipe with dry cloth only
• B. Spray surface with approved cleaner and wipe with a wypall cloth
• C. Soak for 10 minutes then wipe
• D. Use abrasive scrub

Answer: (B)

Spray and wipe combines applying a cleaning agent directly to the surface and removing dirt and germs with a disposable wipe. The best practice is to spray the approved cleaner on the surface and immediately wipe it with a disposable wipe (like a Wypall) so soils and microbes are lifted into the wipe in one pass. This approach reduces cross-contamination by using a fresh wipe each time and avoids spreading dirt. Using only a dry cloth won’t remove residues or sanitize effectively. Soaking the surface for a long time isn’t how this procedure works and wastes time. An abrasive scrub can scratch the surface and spread contaminants rather than contain them.