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(SMITH, et al., 2012).
Therefore, to perform cleaning, the following are required: water, detergent, mechanical
action, temperature and time.
In the cleaning process, the steps of rinsing and drying the parts are essential and to
completely erase the organic matter of the PPS, in addition to removing deposits, dirt and garbage
from the cleaning agents and consumables applied, regardless of the type of cleaning designated, both
manual and automated (SOUZA, et al., 2020).
This should be carried out rinse with potable water which is intended to remove all residues
from the applied solution/inlet and after proper rinsing. This procedure is signicant because residual
moisture can promote microbial growth, adversely aecting other procedures, such as sterilization,
such as the danger of damage to the material itself. (SOUZA et al., 2020).
Detergents are sanitizers intended for cleaning products and surfaces by reducing surface
tension, composed of synthetic, organic, liquid or water-soluble powders that contain wetting agents
and emulsiers that suspend dirt and prevent the formation of insoluble compounds or foam on the
instrument or surface (BRASIL RDC n.º 15; 2012). In the PSS process, we oer to apply detergents
composed of enzymes, alkaline or acidic, regardless of the seal, as long as they are decently registered
with ANVISA. (OLIVEIRA, MATI, 2017).
The inspection is carried out using image-enhancing lenses, with a magnication of at least
eight times, especially in joints and assembly materials, complemented, when mentioned in some
examples, with commercially available chemical tests (BRASIL RDC n.º 15; 2012).
Visual control is recommended during the cleaning process, but it is also necessary to predict
the levels of organic matter and microbial contamination in the cleaned objects. Chemical tests must
be applied to verify the eectiveness of the cleaning procedure (ALVIM, RAMOS, DURÃO, 2019).
It is essential that the designated area has characteristics in all internal procedures, such as
receiving contaminated PPS, cleaning, preparation, sterilization, storage and distribution. Cleaning is
a critical step in this process for safe disinfection or sterilization. It should be questioned that, when