Table 59.6.

Cleaning of Noncritical Patient Care Items

Items	Method
Ambu bag and mask	Clean with detergent, dry, and thermally disinfect
Blood pressure apparatus and cuff	Disinfect the cuff with 70–90% alcohol/other LLDs
Cloth appliances	If reusable, clean with detergent and water, dry and disinfect with 70% alcohol
Doppler	Head of the Doppler should be wiped with 70% alcohol
Bed and bed rails	LLD
Gowns	Single use in case of disposable, if reusable, use 0.5% bleaching powder, dry in sun/cloth drier
High-touch surface	Clean with 70–90% alcohol twice a day
IV stand, IV monitoring pumps	Clean with detergent and water and dry
Surgical mask	Disposable/discard as per manufacturer’s recommendation
Stethoscope	Clean the bell with 70–90% alcohol
Thermometer	After every use wipe with 70–90% alcohol
Trolleys	Wipe with 70–90% alcohol every day
Walls, wash basin	clean with detergent and water

IV, intravenous; LLD, low-level disinfectant.