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Maintenance & Cleaning
Infection Control and routine cleaning must be carried
out in accordance with your local Infection Control
Policy. It is suggested that all disinfection be done with
a high grade disinfectant such as Sodium Hypochlorite
or similar (up to 10,000 ppm available chlorine).
The top cover seams are sealed to prevent
moisture ingress and bacterial growth in the
seam stitching.
Do not use high temperature autoclave or
Phenolic based products for cleaning.
It is recommended the system is cleaned
between patients and approximately every two
weeks if in constant use.
Mattress Top Cover
If there are visible signs of body fluids and/ or
substances present, the top cover should be washed.
Top covers can be machine washed (up to 95ºC) using
disinfectant such as Sodium Hypochlorite or similar (up
to 10,000 ppm available chlorine).
To establish the amount of disinfectant to use,
determine the amount of water in the washer and then
follow the manufacturers’ instructions for dilution.
Soak the top cover in the disinfectant during the wash
cycle. Rinse well in clean water and dry thoroughly
before use.
Do not dry the top cover using the
heat cycle or a dryer. Please air dry or select a
non-heat dry cycle.
If there are no visible signs of body fluids and or
substances on the top cover, the top cover should be
sanitised.
1. Apply an intermediate level disinfectant (or a
solution of Sodium Hypochlorite or similar up to
10,000 ppm available chlorine) to the top cover
upper surface either by spraying or by hand
application.
2. Ensure the surface is completely covered with
the disinfectant and remains in contact with the
surface according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Remove disinfectant and rinse thoroughly.
4. Allow to air dry before use.
Mattress Base
Wipe down the outside shell with disinfectant (or a
solution of Sodium Hypochlorite or similar up to 10,000
ppm available chlorine), ensuring that all surfaces
come in contact with the disinfectant. Rinse off well with
a clean damp cloth and air dry.
Should the air cells require disinfecting, disconnect
the air cells from the base by unfastening the press
studs at each end and disconnect the air pipes from the
main air hoses before sliding each cell out from the cell
straps. Swab with a solution of Sodium Hypochlorite
or similar (up to 10,000 ppm available chlorine). Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth before refastening.
Do not machine wash or dry the
air cells or mattress base.
Do not disassemble the mattress unless
cleaning is required. If cleaning or disinfecting
is required, do not disconnect the pipes from
individual Air Cells.
