Which statement is FALSE about cleaning practices?

• A. Med carts are cleaned daily with soap and water.
• B. Med storage is cleaned weekly with soap and water.
• C. Med carts are cleaned weekly with soap and water.
• D. Med storage is cleaned with a dry cloth only, no water.

Answer: (D)

Cleaning practices in medication areas focus on physically removing dirt and germs from surfaces that come into contact with medicines and patients. Using soap and water is essential because it helps lift and rinse away residues and microbes, not just wipe them around. That’s why daily cleaning of med carts with soap and water is a standard practice and why med storage is cleaned with soap and water on a regular schedule. Cleaning with a dry cloth only won’t effectively remove contaminants and can spread them, so stating that med storage is cleaned with just a dry cloth is not acceptable. Regular cleaning, using soap and water, supports safer medication handling by reducing cross-contamination. After cleaning, many protocols also call for a disinfectant step on high-touch surfaces, depending on policy.