Viscomixt® Mattress
Maintenance
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6 Maintenance
6.1 Inspection
Check mattresses (foam and cover) for strike-through (this may inclu-
de fluid ingress, stains, rips or damage) after the release of each patient
or on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs first) by a
suitably qualified and competent person.
Check mattresses
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Unzip the cover completely.
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Check for any staining on the white underside of the cover.
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Check for any staining on the interior foam.
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Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local authority
procedure.
6.2 Cleaning and care
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IMPORTANT
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be effective,
compatible with one another and must protect the materials
they are used to clean.
For further information on decon-
tamination in Healthcare Environments, please refer to ‘The
National Institute for Clinical Excellence’ guidelines on Infec-
tion Control www.nice.org.uk/CG002 and your local infection
control policy.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
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Remove all covers for laundering.
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Launder the covers at the recommended maximum temperature of
90 °C using a diluted detergent solution.
(Instructions on label).
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IMPORTANT
Washing at higher temperatures may cause shrinkage.
Drying covers
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Hang mattress covers from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment.
or
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Tumble dry on a low heat setting.
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IMPORTANT
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Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
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Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
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Dry covers thoroughly before re-fitting to the mattress.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
Please contact your hygiene specialist in the event of contamination.
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IMPORTANT
Ensure that any residual detergent has been removed prior to
disinfection.
Light soilage
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Wipe down the cover with a 0.1% Chlorine Solution (1,000 ppm).
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Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth.
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Dry the cover thoroughly.
Heavy soilage
Where the mattress is badly soiled, we recommend cleaning with a
dilute cleaning solution at 90 °C in the washing machine.
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IMPORTANT
1% Chlorine Solution used on a regular basis can diminish the
life of the cover if not rinsed and dried properly.
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Do not use granules.
