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The article presents the discussion on Hydrogen peroxide vacuum (VH2O2) sterilization processes used both in healthcare for the sterilization of reusable instruments. Topics include H2O2 decontamination processes under normal pressure routinely used for the disinfection of rooms and ambulance vehicles; and roughness of the surface or porosity of the carrier material changing the surface.