Proper cleaning can reduce the spread of contagious viruses, Although disinfecting is a standard operating procedure in health care using a hospital grade disinfectant in most setting, particularly on high traffic, high touch surfaces, the dirtiest spots in offices.

The best practice is a two step cleaning process. First clean surfaces with general-purpose cleaner to remove visible soil, then go back with a disinfectant to kill any microbes that remain without first removing dirt and debris, a disinfectant is less likely to meet its kill claims.