Chiropractic Practice Cleaning and Sanitization Protocol

Daily Cleaning Procedures

Treatment Areas

• Clean and disinfect treatment tables between each patient
  • Use EPA-registered disinfectant wipes
  • Pay special attention to face slots and armrests
  • Allow proper dwell time per product instructions
• Sanitize therapeutic equipment after each use
• Change table paper between patients
• Wipe down adjustment tools with approved sanitizer

Common Areas

• Disinfect reception desk surfaces hourly
• Clean door handles and light switches every 2 hours
• Sanitize waiting room chairs twice daily
• Empty trash bins at day's end

Equipment-Specific Protocols

Treatment Tables

1. Remove visible debris
2. Apply EPA-registered disinfectant
3. Wait required contact time (usually 2-10 minutes)
4. Wipe with clean, dry cloth

Therapeutic Devices

• Ultrasound heads: Clean with alcohol-based sanitizer
• TENS units: Wipe with approved disinfectant
• Exercise equipment: Clean after each patient use

End-of-Day Procedures

• Deep clean all treatment rooms
• Sanitize all surfaces and equipment
• Mop floors with hospital-grade disinfectant
• Restock cleaning supplies
• Document cleaning completion

Weekly Tasks

• Deep clean storage areas
• Sanitize rarely-touched surfaces
• Check cleaning supply inventory
• Review cleaning logs

Required Supplies

• EPA-registered disinfectants
• Disposable wipes
• Clean cloths
• Personal protective equipment
• Hand sanitizer stations
• Table paper
• Documentation logs