The importance of cleaning for infection control

From disinfecting door handles to thoroughly clean hotel surfaces, cleaning plays a crucial role in reducing the spread of viruses and avoiding cross-contamination.

In this lesson, Nina Fairweather defines the concept of infection and pathogenic microorganisms, shares with you the most common infections found in a hotel, and introduces you to the chain of infection and the role you play in cleaning for infection control.

What you’ll learn:

• The definition of infection and pathogenic microorganisms
• The common infections found in a hotel
• The role you play to control infections

This lesson is ideal for hotel staff members who clean any area in a hotel and for hotel managers to raise awareness of infection cleaning principles in their venue.