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CLEANING & DISINFECTION
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS/DISINFECTANTS
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
- Always unplug this furnishing from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
DANGER
The following cleaners were tested by OAKWORKS® and found to be acceptably compatible with all
materials used in construction of our beds:
1.
Formula 409
®
2.
Fantastik
®
3.
Green Windex
®
The following disinfectants were tested by OAKWORKS® and found to be acceptably compatible with all
materials used in construction of our beds:
1.
Clorox Everest / Formula 409® Multi-Surface Cleaner (EPA Reg. No. 5813-73)
2.
Parker Labs: Protex™1 (EPA Reg. No. 6836-152)
3.
Clorox 10% household (Bleach) Solution (EPA Reg. No. 5813-100)
4.
Madacide-FD (EPA Reg. No. 1130-15)
5.
Clorox EZ Kill Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 5984-10)
6.
Clorox 8.25% Germicidal Bleach (EPA Reg. No. 67619-9)
7.
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 67619-9)
8.
Clorox Healthcare VeraSure Wipes (EPA Reg. No. 67619-37)
9.
Clorox Healthcare Fuzion Cleaner Disinfectant (EPA Reg. No. 67619-30)
10. Clorox Healthcare 0.65% Bleach Germicidal Cleaner Spray (EPA Reg. No. 56392-7)
11. 3M C. diff Solution Tablets (EPA Reg. No. 718147-6)
12. AntiGone Wipes (SC 291919-10)
The following disinfectants were tested by OAKWORKS® and found to be acceptably compatible with
most materials, with some cautions as indicated:
1.
10% Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) solution in water (EPA reg# 5813-100) (possible mild corrosion of
plated metals)
2.
Metrex Cavicide One (EPA reg# 46781-12) (possible slight deterioration of covering and
other finishes)
OAKWORKS® recommends a prepackaged wipe for cleaners/disinfectants to ensure best distribution of
disinfectant for the required kill time, without leaving excess residue and/or overexposing components
therefore minimizing the potential for damage to materials. Please read and follow disinfectants manufac-
turers’ directions for cleaning and dis-infection.
OAKWORKS® does NOT recommend the use of cleaners/disinfectants containing Hydrogen Peroxide,
Acetic Acid, or Phenolics. These chemicals can cause damage to the appearance and/or material integrity
of various components. Also, while the recommended cleaners/disinfectants list includes products contain-
ing Quaternary Ammonium com-pounds (“quats”), not all products containing quats are approved for use.
Some contain additional detergents and/or surfactants which can be detrimental to some materials.
A note on Bleach: While a 10% sodium hypochlorite (household bleach) solution (EPA reg# 5813-100 or
equivalent) can be an effective disinfectant and is dilute enough to be benign to most materials, it alone is
not an effective clean-er and a separate product must be used for the initial cleaning steps of the procedure.
Because of possible chemical incompatibilities between various cleaning products and bleach, utmost care
must be taken by the user to avoid potential exposure to harmful or toxic by-products of the combination.
Also, because bleach leaves a potentially cor-rosive residue as it evaporates, it must be rinsed with clean
water after disinfection. It is therefore NOT recommended by OAKWORKS®. Please note, one step clean-
er/disinfectants using bleach and a detergent/ surfactant were found to damage materials and are NOT
recommended.
