
Section 4
Cleaning and Maintenance
4-2
Disinfecting:
In laboratory testing, the MAXI 4500LX upholstery was scrubbed with the following list of disinfectants (300+ cycles) with
no discoloration or damage to the upholstery. This testing may not reflect actual results in the field.
• Birex SE disinfectant
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Bleach-Rite disinfecting spray
• Lysol spray disinfectant
• Citrace germicide
• OPTIM 33 TB disinfectant
• Clorox germicidal wipes
• OXIVIR TB
• Clorox hydrogen peroxide wipes
• PDI Sani-Cloth HB germicidal wipes
• Clorox EZ Kill wipes
• SaniZide Plus germicidal wipes
• Dispatch spray hospital cleaner disinfectant with bleach
• Virex II 256 cleaner
• Diluted bleach solution (10%)
• Virox AHP 5 disinfectant cleaner surface wipes
• Fade-A-Dyne stain remover
If the following disinfectants are used on the upholstery, regular scheduled cleaning must be performed to remove residue
due to high concentrations of chemicals in the disinfectants that are known to lead to surface
discoloration.
• Asepticare TB-II
• PDI Sanicloth Plus
• Cavicide
• PDI Super Sani-Cloth
• Citriguard
• Precise
• Clorox Broad Spectrum
• Wex-Cide 128 cleaner
• Fresh Breeze TB
The following cleaners should be used with a soft cloth or damp sponge to remove chemical residue.
• Formula 409 All-Purpose spray cleaner
• Hand dishwashing soap and water
• Fantastik spray cleaner
After cleaning, rinse area with clean water then dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. Failure to remove chemical residue will
cause discoloration to the coated fabric surface.
4.2. Plastic Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting
1. Plastic surfaces can be cleaned by using a mild soap and water solution and a clean, soft cloth. To treat stains,
use a soft bristle brush. Use a cloth dampened with water to remove any remaining cleaner. Dry the plastic surface
with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents that are not permitted for use with plastics,
i.e., ammonia, acetone, salty acids (HCI), etc.
2. Use caution when cleaning and disinfecting around controls.
3. Use any disinfectant agents which are commonly applied while disinfecting surfaces of electric medical equipment.
Such disinfectant agents are usually in the form of sprays or damp cloths.
4. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the disinfectant solution.
4.3. Metal Surface Cleaning and Disinfecting
1. Metal surfaces should be cleaned with a cloth dampened (not wet) with water.
2. Use any disinfectant agents which are commonly applied while disinfecting surfaces of electric medical equipment.
Such disinfectant agents are usually in the form of sprays or damp cloths.
3. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the disinfectant solution.