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Practical tips for microscope care
and maintenance for microscope
operators
When the microscope is not in use, keep it covered
with a cotton dust cover.
Before using the microscope, wipe it with a clean
cloth to remove any dirt and dust, and clean the lens
with lens tissue or a separate piece of clean cotton
cloth if necessary.
At the end of each day’s work, switch off the
microscope and remove the plug from the mains socket.
Cover open tubes with the dust caps.
Use a rubber bulb to blow air over the microscope to remove dust particles.
Remove oil residue from the lens with clean lens paper.
Clean the optics with a special solution.
Never
use petroleum, benzene,
acetone, or
xylene to clean objective lenses.
Never dip the objectives in any cleaning agent because the lenses will become
unstuck.
Special cleaning instructions are available at your supervisor, please note them
before you start to clean.
Do not store the microscope without the eyepieces unless the holes are plugged.
If the microscope is not going to be used for a few days, put it in a sealed, airtight
plastic bag (made from thick polyethylene not PVC) with a packet of silica (silica
absorbs moisture from the air). This will protect the microscope from fungal growth
and corrosion. This remark is mainly for moist conditions.
Clean the microscope thoroughly according to the Euromex instructions periodically
(should be done by an experience technician, or your Euromex Reseller.
Report any problems to your supervisor.
Tip: print out this sheet for daily operators or place by the microscope
