Why is Precleaning a Critical Role in Medical and Dental Instrument Care?
Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:44 PM
Infection prevention begins long before sterilization. In fact, it starts the moment a medical or dental instrument leaves a clinician's hands. Precleaning, also known as point-of-use cleaning, is the essential first step in effective decontamination and infection control. This critical process helps remove biological debris before it hardens, reduces microbial load, protects instrument surfaces, and supports compliance with infection prevention guidelines. Read more.