Cleaning & Sanitation SOP
One Parvo Case Can Shut Your Facility Down for Weeks.
Give your team a written, step-by-step cleaning and sanitation system they follow the same way every shift, so a sick dog never turns into an outbreak.
Get the Cleaning & Sanitation SOP: $47 →Instant download · Editable Word documents · Wall charts included · No subscription
Sound familiar?
- Every staff member cleans a little differently, and you only find out when something smells off.
- Someone is mixing bleach "by eye," and no one knows the right dilution or how long it needs to sit.
- A dog comes in with diarrhea and the team doesn't know whether to isolate, what to clean, or with what.
- You have an inspection, an accreditation visit or a new hire coming up, and your cleaning process lives in your head.
I've built three dog boarding businesses, and cleaning is the one system you can't afford to leave to memory. Disease spreads fast in a kennel. When an outbreak happens, it's almost never because people didn't clean. It's because they cleaned the wrong way, with the wrong product, or didn't wait long enough for it to work.
So I wrote down the full system: what to clean, how to clean it, which chemicals to use at what dilution, how long they need to sit, and exactly what to do when a sick dog shows up.
Already have cleaning checklists? This is the part they're missing.
Checklists tell your team what to clean. This SOP tells them exactly how, with what and why, so the job gets done right even when you're not there.
| A cleaning checklist says… | This SOP tells your team… |
|---|---|
| Disinfect kennels | Which disinfectant, the exact dilution for that product, how to mix it, and the contact time before rinsing |
| Deep clean the facility | The order to clean in, the right products for each job, and how often each area needs it |
| Outbreak response | Step-by-step parvo and ringworm protocols: isolation, PPE, product choice, laundry, and owner notification |
| Wear gloves | A PPE matrix showing what protection each task and chemical requires |
Own the SOP Bundle? This SOP is the detailed playbook behind its cleaning checklists. Get both for $94 (save $20) at the bottom of this page.
What's inside
📄 Full Cleaning & Sanitation SOP
26 pages covering daily cleaning, deep cleaning, disease prevention, chemical mixing, equipment standards and staff accountability.📊 Two dilution versions
EPA-label dilutions for strict label compliance, or industry-strong dilutions for an added safety margin. A short guide helps you choose.🎨 Two 24" × 36" wall charts
Print-ready posters for your chemical mixing station, so staff see the right dilution every time.🦠 Parvo & ringworm protocols
Clear outbreak steps your team can follow under pressure: isolation, PPE, cleaning and owner communication.🧪 Product-specific guidance
Dilution guidance for common products like Kennelsol HC, Odoban, bleach, Dawn and Simple Green.✍️ Staff acknowledgment forms
Have each team member sign that they've been trained, so expectations are clear and documented.Built for
- Dog boarding facilities and pet resorts
- Dog daycares running group play
- Grooming salons
- New facilities setting up procedures for the first time
- Established facilities preparing for an inspection, accreditation or growth
How it works
Questions before you buy?
Is it editable?
Yes. Everything is in Microsoft Word, so you can add your logo, swap in the products you use and adjust procedures to fit your facility. The files also open in Google Docs.
How is this different from the cleaning checklists in the SOP Bundle?
The SOP Bundle's checklists are quick daily task lists. This SOP is the full written procedure behind them: products, dilutions, contact times, PPE and outbreak protocols. Many owners use both: the checklists for daily sign-off and this SOP for training and reference.
Which version should I use, EPA-label or industry-strong?
The included Dilution Version Selection Guide walks you through it. In short: EPA-label dilutions follow product labels exactly; industry-strong dilutions build in an extra safety margin many facilities prefer.
Is this veterinary or legal advice?
No. It's a professional template built from real facility experience and product label guidance. Always confirm dilutions against your products' current labels and review outbreak protocols with your veterinarian before putting them in place.
Does it work for grooming salons?
Yes. It was written for boarding, daycare and grooming facilities.
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you'll get a download link on the confirmation page and by email. Everything comes in one ZIP file with clearly labeled folders.
Stop hoping everyone cleans the right way. Give them the system.
One written protocol. Every shift. Every staff member. Every time.
Get the Cleaning & Sanitation SOP: $47 →Instant download · Editable Word documents · One-time purchase
🐾 Want the full system? Get both for $94 (save $20)
The Cleaning & Sanitation SOP plus the Dog Boarding & Daycare SOP Bundle: written procedures, 19 checklists and logs, staff training, incident forms and emergency plans.
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