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Ambulance Cleaning

Like all road vehicles ambulances pick up grime and dirt but, unlike other vehicles it is not an option as the whether it is cleaned or not as cleanliness is vital to both ambulance operators and patients. The cleaning regime for an ambulance has to be to a high and documented standard to ensure consistency and an appropriate level of hygiene.

Cleaning the exterior of an ambulance

The cleaning of the outside of the ambulance is clearly of less importance than the inside, but still requires attention. Ambulances are often driven at high speed through crowded streets and must therefore be visible and the driver should be able to see clearly through the windscreen. The exterior of the ambulance should be regularly cleaned using a pressure washer and a suitable cleaning solution together with appropriate attachments such as brushes for more effective removal. A pressure washer can be portable or, where suitable, static and plumbed in for constant availability. The hot water type of pressure washer removes adherent dirt more easily and some types have a steam option for even more cleaning power.

Cleaning the interior of an ambulance

The main area of attention in ambulance cleaning is the interior as this is where there is potential for harmful bacteria to thrive. For effective cleaning all the equipment should be removed from the inside where possible, and the inside inspected for any spillages or debris. The first thing is to vacuum the floor using a suitable vacuum cleaner. Then a steam cleaner should be used to ensure that dirt is removed from all the difficult to reach nooks and crannies, and the area is sanitised. The steam cleaner should have sufficient cleaning power to be effective and may have a vacuum facility like the Edge Matrix series, to remove the unwanted residue. Everything should be wiped down with appropriate cleaners to ensure complete cleanliness. To finish the floor of the ambulance should be cleaned with a floor scrubber and any residue removed with a wet vacuum if necessary.