Geodesic Sensor Net - Drying; Cleaning the Sponges

7: Rinsing and Disinfecting
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Geodesic Sensor Net Technical Manual S-MAN-200-GSNR-001 • January 31, 2007
Drying
1 Remove excess moisture from sponge tips by patting them with a dry towel.
2 Store the Net by hanging it so that air can circulate around the exposed sponge
tips. Be sure to hang the Net so that the connector is higher than the Net to
prevent drips from falling on or into the connector.
3 Do not store the Net in bright sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet light
because UV rays damage Net elastomer over time.
Note: It is ideal but not necessary for the Net to be dry before using it on another subject.
If you do use a Net that is not dry, be sure to squeeze each sponge as it soaks in the
electrolyte, to facilitate intake.
Cleaning the Sponges
Under normal conditions, cleaning the GSN with mild shampoo or detergent is
unnecessary. However, if rinsing and disinfecting fail to adequately remove particles
from the sponges, then the following procedure is recommended.
1 Add 10cc. (2 teaspoons) of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo to the plastic bucket
marked “Electrolyte.”
2 Fill the bucket about half full with clean, warm tap water. Do not use hot or
boiling water.
3 Stir the ingredients vigorously, until the shampoo is dissolved.
4 Submerge the sensor end of the Net in the water.
5 Gently agitate the Net in the water for 10–20 seconds, pressing the sponge tips
with your palm to cycle the water through them.
6 Rinse the Net, following the instructions on page 79.
For tougher cases, you may need to apply a small amount of shampoo directly onto
the affected sponges, rub gently with your finger, and follow the rinsing instructions
on page 79.