Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning/Disinfection
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING: Before any cleaning and disinfection procedures are performed,
unplug power cord from outlet to eliminate possibility of electrical shock.
To minimize the negative impact of cleaning agents:
Contact time must be monitored and kept to the required time identified on the manufacturer's instructions.
All cleaning solutions must be diluted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
A potential of electrical shock hazard exists with a power supplied bed. Unplug the power cord
from the outlet before cleaning and/or disinfection procedures are performed. Do not apply water or
solution directly in or on the connectors. Secure any bed section and lock brake casters prior to
configuring the bed in the desired position for cleaning.
Recommended EPA-Registered
Disinfectants
To address exposures and aid in preventing the spread of COVID-19, Sizewise recommends following CDC
guidance for use of EPA-registered disinfectants with a SARS-CoV-2 claim.
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) Prevention: To address exposures and aid in preventing the spread of Clostridium
difficile (C. diff), Sizewise recommends following CDC guidance for use of EPA-registered disinfectants with a
sporicidal claim, or properly diluted sodium hypochlorite.
Perform hand hygiene using soap and warm water, or hand sanitizer.
Personal Protective Equipment should be used as directed by the safety data sheet for the disinfectant.
Prepare the disinfectant according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Use a coarse cloth, dampened with the disinfectant solution, to wipe the mattress top and bottom cover,
making sure to wipe between the mattress and side rail.
Avoid excessive moisture to prevent damage.
Ensure that all surfaces remain wet with disinfectant for the manufacturer’s required contact time.
Rinse all surfaces with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water to remove chemical and organic residue.
After cleaning, all surfaces are to be wiped with a clean, dry cloth to remove excess moisture or residue
and allowed to air dry.
Remove disposable gloves and discard in the trash; perform hand hygiene using soap and warm water, or
hand sanitizer, and then remove eye protection.
To reduce the discoloration of fabrics and degradation of the sleep surface lining, surfaces must be
thoroughly rinsed with clean, fresh water to remove chemical residue immediately after the manufacturer’s
recommended “wet contact time” has been reached. The use of bleach-based solutions must be avoided
whenever possible.
Cleaning Blood and Other Excretions
Blood and other excretions should be removed while wet, if possible. These substances are more difficult to
remove once they have dried to surfaces. Dried blood and other excretions are to be removed using
ample disinfectant solution in order to moisten the substance and make it easier to clean.
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