In a busy pet care environment—whether it’s a veterinary hospital, grooming salon, daycare, rescue, or boarding facility—high-touch surfaces are where germs love to linger. Paw prints, saliva, hair, dander, and the constant flow of people make these hotspots the front lines for infection control. The good news: with the right products and a smart routine, you can keep them clean, safe, and professional-looking.
Below is your targeted checklist of the most-missed high-touch areas—plus how to clean them effectively using KennelSol® Germicidal Cleaner, Disinfectant and Deodorant.
1) Doors, Latches, and Handles
Hotspots: Entrance handles, kennel/cage latches, gate locks, sliding bolts.
Why they matter: Touched dozens (or hundreds) of times per day by staff and clients—prime zones for pathogen transfer.
How to clean: Remove visible soil, then apply KennelSol® to hard, non-porous surfaces. Allow the labeled contact time for full disinfection before wiping dry. KennelSol is pH-neutral and non-staining, making it safe for finished metals and painted surfaces.
2) Feeding Zones and Prep Surfaces
Hotspots: Food prep counters, stainless tables, measuring scoops, storage bin lids, refrigerator handles.
Why they matter: Food contact areas can accumulate biofilm and organic residue.
How to clean: Wash off residue, then disinfect with KennelSol® per label directions.
3) Water Bowls, Feed Bowls, and Elevated Stands
Hotspots: Lip rims, undersides, stand legs, rubber feet.
Why they matter: Saliva and moisture promote microbial growth.
How to clean: Scrub and rinse bowls; disinfect stands and hard, non-porous parts with KennelSol®.
4) Leashes, Collars, Slip Leads, and Handling Gear
Hotspots: Shared leads at reception, wall hooks, leash buckets.
Why they matter: These items contact multiple animals and hands each day.
How to clean: Wipe down hooks and containers with KennelSol®. Launder washable fabrics frequently.
5) Exam Rooms and Grooming Stations
Hotspots: Exam/grooming tables, restraint loops, scale platforms, clippers/guards, drawer pulls, light switches, faucet handles.
Why they matter: Direct animal contact plus frequent human touch equals elevated risk.
How to clean: After debris removal, disinfect all hard, non-porous touchpoints with KennelSol® following the product’s contact time. Its veterinarian-formulated, EPA-registered broad-spectrum action is effective against viruses (including Canine Parvovirus and SARS-CoV-2), bacteria, and fungi—ideal for clinical zones.
6) Client-Facing Surfaces
Hotspots: Check-in counters, pens, clipboards, touchscreens, PIN pads, doorbells.
Why they matter: High human turnover and shared tools.
How to clean: Wipe non-porous surfaces with KennelSol®. For electronics, use manufacturer-approved methods while ensuring appropriate dwell time when possible.
7) Kennels, Cages, and Crates (Including Transport Carriers)
Hotspots: Bars, latches, door frames, corners, grout lines, drain channels, bedding trays.
Why they matter: Frequent paw/muzzle contact and accident potential.
How to clean: Remove solids and wash away organic soil. Apply KennelSol® to clean and disinfect in one step on hard, non-porous surfaces; honor contact time.
8) Floors and “Traffic Patterns”
Hotspots: Reception paths, kennel aisles, grooming/exam room thresholds, entry mats.
Why they matter: Shoes, paws, and wheels spread contamination.
How to clean: Use KennelSol® in your mop buckets or auto-scrubber on hard, non-porous flooring to clean, disinfect, and deodorize.
9) Laundry and Utility Touchpoints
Hotspots: Washer/dryer doors, detergent caps, hamper lids, folding tables, sink faucets, mop handles.
Why they matter: Cross-contamination between dirty and clean items.
How to clean: Disinfect non-porous touchpoints with KennelSol® on a set schedule (e.g., between loads and at shift end).
10) Vehicles and Intake Areas
Hotspots: Transport crate doors, seatbelt clips, tailgate handles, steering wheels, door pulls.
Why they matter: Field pickups and transfers introduce variable contamination.
How to clean: Wipe non-porous areas and crate hardware with KennelSol®.
Why KennelSol® is the Professional Choice
KennelSol® Germicidal Cleaner, Disinfectant and Deodorant is pH-neutral and non-staining, making it surface-friendly for kennels and animal care facilities. It’s EPA-registered and veterinarian-formulated for a broad spectrum of efficacy—including tough pathogens like Canine Parvovirus and SARS-CoV-2, plus bacteria and fungi—so you can clean, disinfect, and deodorize efficiently on hard, non-porous surfaces.
Pro Tips for Consistent Results
- Follow label directions for dilution and contact time—disinfection only happens when dwell time is met.
- Work clean-to-dirty, high-to-low to avoid re-contaminating finished areas.
- Color-code tools (e.g., red for isolation, blue for public areas) to reduce cross-use.
- Document schedules for high-touch surfaces (hourly, per patient, or per class change for daycare).
- Train and audit: Spot-check latches, handles, and scales—easy to miss, critical to hit.
High-touch areas make or break your infection control standards. Using KennelSol® ensures broad-spectrum disinfection on hard, non-porous surfaces—helping you protect animals, staff, and visitors while keeping your facility safe, healthy, and looking its best.