Surface disinfection

Method to inactivate pathogens on inanimate surfaces.
The frequency and extent of the disinfection depends on the risk potential.

There are the following different surface disinfection methods:

• Routine disinfection (also: regular, prophylactic or preventive disinfection)
• Terminal disinfection (also: final disinfection)
• Disinfection in the event of outbreaks
• Disinfection in case of officially ordered decontaminations (also: event of epidemics)
• Targeted disinfection of visibly contaminated surfaces