Small Particle Cleaning for People with Chronic Conditions – Can You Do It?

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM · 1 hr. (America/Los_Angeles)
Islander A - North Convention Center
Facility Operations and Maintenance

Information

Chronic diseases are long-term conditions that last 1 year or more and affect 76% of all U.S. adults and add up to 90% of all healthcare spending, include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, respiratory diseases, kidney diseases, allergies, mold illness, with many individuals suffering from more than one chronic condition.

Do you know how to clean for people with chronic conditions?

Small Particle Cleaning (SPC) is a detailed methodical cleaning process designed to physically remove visible and microscopic contaminated dust from indoor surfaces both horizontal and vertical, and building contents (furniture and belongings) that often go unnoticed but can still impact health.

In this session you will learn the Core Principles of Small Particle Cleaning:

  • The Three-Step Surface Methods: HEPA Sandwich and HEPA Pizza Methods
  • Professional Protocols to prevent cross-contamination
  • Vacuuming floors, walls, and structural contents – What’s a HEPA filter?
  • Tools and Methods for Measuring Dirtiness and Evaluating Cleanliness
  • How to become NORMI certified as a Small Particulate Technician
Session Type
All Access Pass Education
Attendee Interest
Facility ServicesHealthcare ServicesHospitality ServicesK-12 and Higher Education Services
Session Access by Badge Type
All Access PassIEHA Red Carpet PassExhibitor Conference Pass

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