Surgical Instrument Cleaning Chemistries

STERIS offers a broad range of instrument cleaning chemistries, from point-of-use treatment in the operating room to manual cleaning and automated washing in the sterile processing department (SPD). These products are specifically formulated for the healthcare environment to clean tough soils while being gentle on instruments with compatibility across a wide range of materials.

When cleaning medical devices, selecting the correct instrument cleaning chemistry is vital to minimize potential damage to the device and avoid residual soil on instruments, which can result in additional reprocessing cycles. STERIS’s full range of instrument cleaning solutions helps ensure thorough cleaning before sterilization or high-level disinfection processes. Select an instrument cleaning chemistry below to view offerings by category, including point-of-use treatment, manual cleaning, automated and ultrasonic washing, or liquid descalers and lubricants.