* Cabin pre-treatment: Before cleaning begins, the cabin crew will prepare the cabin by stowing away any loose items and removing any trash.

* Pre-cleaning of high-touch surfaces: The crew will then pre-clean all high-touch surfaces in the cabin using a disinfectant wipe. This includes surfaces such as armrests, tray tables, seat belts, and lavatory fixtures.

2. Cleaning

* Vacuuming: The cabin will then be vacuumed thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.

* Wiping down surfaces: All surfaces in the cabin will then be wiped down with a disinfectant wipe. This includes all surfaces that were not pre-cleaned, such as the walls, overhead bins, and galleys.

* Shampooing carpets: If the plane has carpeted floors, they will be shampooed and then vacuumed again.

* Cleaning lavatories: The lavatories will be cleaned thoroughly, including all surfaces, fixtures, and mirrors.

* Disinfecting surfaces: All surfaces will be disinfected using an EPA-registered disinfectant.

3. Final Inspection

* Cabin inspection: The cabin will be inspected by a member of the cleaning crew to ensure that all surfaces have been cleaned and disinfected properly.

* Passenger boarding: Once the cabin has been cleaned and inspected, passengers will be permitted to board the plane.

How long does it take to clean a plane?

The time it takes to clean a plane depends on the size of the plane and the number of passengers on board. However, most planes can be cleaned in approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

How often are planes cleaned?

Planes are cleaned after every flight. In addition, they are also cleaned periodically. In most cases, these periodic cleanings are performed between flights by a contracted cleaning company.