The process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment, generally by washing with detergents and scrubbing as needed, is ____.
A) surgical asepsis
B) sanitization
C) disinfection
D) purification
E) sterilization

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Sanitization refers to the process of cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment to remove dirt, debris, and many but not all types of bacteria. This process generally involves washing with detergents and manual scrubbing as needed, aiming to reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level, rather than eliminating all forms of microbial life as in sterilization.

The Process of Cleaning and Scrubbing Instruments and Equipment, Generally