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General cleaning
It is recommended to clean the Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist and accessories before the use by a different patient,
reducing the risk of cross–contamination.
The exterior of the Mackworth Essentials 180 Mobile Hoist can be cleaned using a damp soapy cloth for general
cleaning duties. Please ensure the cloth is damp and not wet. Ensure the exterior of the device is dry after cleaning. Dry using a
clean dry cloth.
Disinfecting (if necessary)
Should the Mobile Hoist require a more thorough clean, the use of the Actichlor™ disinfectant product (which is widely available
in tablet form and used throughout the health care industry) is recommended.
Follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions for the use of the cleaning product before use to ensure safe use for
the operator and the patient.
Ensure the cloth is damp before the cleaning process.
Application is through a clean damp cloth applied to wipe the device down. Use in the following dilutions to ensure an effective
clean:
Actichlor™ dissolvable chlorine tablets provide a concentration of 1000 ppm of available chlorine (0.1%) per 1 tablet
1 tablet (1.7g formed tablet (x1)) will create a virucidal solution, diluted in 1 litre of water to provide effective means to
clean a “dirty” device. This is also ideal for use after an outbreak of the Norovirus/winter vomiting and can be used as a
precaution against C.Diff. It is effective against viruses, bacteria, spores, yeasts and moulds.
The contact time against the outer components of the device should be for 5 minutes to prevent any virucidal
infections without a degradation to the functionality of the device. 5 minutes is a recommended contact time. The
device can withstand a longer contact period but the 5 minute recommendation as a minimum must be followed to
provide an effective cleaning regime.
