Cleaning Instructions
It is recommended that gloves and protective clothing be worn at all times
during cleaning and disinfecting.
DO NOT autoclave.
NOTE
: Improper cleaning, rinsing or the incorrect use of cleaning agents can lead to premature fabric
discoloration and breakdown of the fabric’s fluid-resistance, stain-resistance and fabric strength.
Properly rinsing all cleaning agents and disinfecting chemicals is a critical step in extending the life of
covers on medical mattresses and support surfaces.
Over time, cleaning solutions may cause damage to the integrity of the fabrics used for support surfaces.
Cleaning agents that are strong enough to be efficacious cleaners and disinfectants may cause
degradation of the same fabrics on which they are being used.
To minimize the negative impact of cleaning agents:
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Contact time must be monitored and kept to the required time identified on the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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All cleaning solutions must be diluted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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All covers must be rinsed after every cleaning cycle. Rinsing of the support surface covers with
clean water as the immediate step after the disinfection process is fundamental to extending the
usable life of the covers.
NOTE
: Only the outer cover of the mattress requires cleaning and maintenance. Disassembly of the
support surface for maintenance of internal components is not recommended. DO NOT use harsh
solvents or cleaners. Special care should be used to not puncture the mattress with needles or sharp
instruments. This may result in loss of integrity of the mattress cover or internal components.
NOTE
: For a list of recommended EPA registered disinfectants, stain removers, and Clostridium difficile
(C. diff) prevention, please contact Agiliti.
The recommended wipes meet the CDC’s recommendations for Clostridium difficile (C.diff) bacteria, after the
manufacturer’s recommended “wet contact time”.
1.
Perform hand hygiene using soap and warm water, or hand sanitizer, and then put on disposable
gloves and eye protection.
2.
Use wipes to wipe the top and front of head/footboards, hand controls and cords, siderails and
mattress top cover, making sure to wipe between the mattress and side rails.
3.
Change wipes often to ensure that surfaces remain wet with disinfectant for the manufacturer’s
required contact time. Used wipes are to be discarded in the trash.
4.
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 residues immediately after the
manufacturer’s recommended “wet contact time” has been reached. The use of bleach-based solutions
must be avoided whenever possible.
IFU0000073 Immerse User Manual
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