The COVID-19 pandemic put infection prevention on the forefront of everyone’s mind. As a result, hospital leaders drew a lot of attention to technologies to support cleaning processes. However, infection preventionists would echo that technology itself is not the answer. While the latest in cleaning technology is an excellent consideration for specialized situations, there are many implications for labor, efficacy, and finances. We’ll review some of those considerations in the article below, and provide helpful questions to ask as your hospital reviews new technology purchases.