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CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
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CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Clean the mattress / seat cushion covers
14. Spray cleaning solution on a clean cloth and wipe all external areas and handles of the mattress /
seat cushion top and bottom covers. Make sure to wipe the mattress connector and the connector
cavity thoroughly. Wipe o
ff
any dirt with a clean cloth.
15. Clean areas with residual dirt (e.g. handles) with the cleaning solution as needed.
16. Use a new cloth soaked in water to wipe o
ff
all traces of cleaning solution
17. Use a dry cloth to remove any excess moisture.
Disinfect the mattress / seat cushion covers
18. Spray disinfectant solution on a clean cloth and wipe all external areas and handles of the mattress
/ seat cushion top and bottom covers. Make sure to wipe the mattress connector and the connector
cavity thoroughly.
19. Allow time for disinfection according to the instructions provided by the disinfectant manufacturer.
20. Use a new cloth soaked in water to wipe o
ff
all traces of disinfectant solution from the mattress /
seat cushion.
21. Use a dry cloth to remove any excess moisture.
22. Allow the mattress / seat cushion top and bottom covers to air dry.
Wash the mattress / seat cushion top cover
23. Unzip and remove the top cover from the mattress / seat cushion.
24. Launder the top cover at a maximum temperature of 80°C (176°F) with detergent.
25. After washing, allow the top cover to air dry (preferred) or tumble dry at 40°C (104°F) or up to 80°C
(176°F) maximum.
26. Once dry re
fi
t the top cover to the mattress / seat cushion.
NOTE
The top cover should be assessed for the level of soiling. If this soiling is deemed
excessive, the top cover should be washed. The bottom cover should always be cleaned
and disinfected by wiping.