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• The cloth should be changed during the cleaning process if it becomes soiled.
• Wipe down with a clean cloth moistened with clean water to remove
detergent residue.
• If there are blood spillages or bodily fluids present wipe surfaces down with
0.1% Chlorine solution (1,000 ppm).
• Wipe down with a clean cloth moistened with water.
• Dry off with a paper towel - Always ensure the cleaned surfaces are allowed
to fully dry before putting back into use.
10.2
Mattress and Cushion
Before attempting to clean the top cover is to be checked for physical signs of
damage that may lead to strike-through (ingress of fluid through cover). This is
achieved by unzipping the top cover and looking for signs of staining to the white
underside. Any evidence of strike-through (and / or cover damage) will require a
new cover to be fitted to the mattress.
Warning
The cover must not be used if strike-through is evident – Risk of
cross infection.
Frequent or prolonged exposure to higher concentration disinfectant
solutions may prematurely age the fabric cover of the mattress.
Caution
General Cleaning:
• Wipe down with a clean cloth moistened with a mild detergent and diluted in
warm water (40˚C).
• Rinse with cold clean water and a clean cloth and allow to fully dry before use.
Decontamination:
• Mop up any fluid with paper towels.
• Wipe cover down using cold clean water.
• Wipe down with a 0.1% Chlorine solution (1,000ppm) in cold water, where
necessary a 1% Chlorine solution (10,000ppm) is to be used instead.
• Rinse down with cold clean water using a clean cloth.
• Dry off with paper towels - Always ensure the cleaned surfaces are allowed to
fully dry before putting back into use.
