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

Surgical Asepsis

A set of sterile practices and procedures used to prevent the introduction of pathogens to a surgical wound or sterile field during medical procedures.

Sanitization

The process of cleaning and disinfecting an area or object to reduce the risk of infection.

Disinfection

The process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces, typically through chemical means.