The physical removal of organic matter from surfaces or instruments is ___________.

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Cleaning refers to the physical removal of organic matter from surfaces or instruments, which is an important step before disinfection or sterilization. Sanitizing reduces the number of microorganisms on a surface to a safe level, while disinfection eliminates most or all microorganisms on a surface, and sterilization kills all microorganisms and spores.

The Physical Removal of Organic Matter from Surfaces or Instruments