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B.5 Cleaning and disinfecting the touch screen

Targeted for COVID-19 (Updated: March 24, 2020)

This technical bulletin describes the recommended cleaning and disinfecting proce-

dure for the touch screen relative to coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Included

are recommended disinfectant products that are safe for use with touch screen and

approved by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Envi-

ronmental Protection Agency (EPA).

CAUTION

Cleaning and disinfecting are two steps.

Cleaning removes dirt, grease, dust and other contaminants.

Disinfecting is a separate process that uses a chemical designed to destroy bacteria.

B.5.1 Cleaning the touch screen

1. To prepare for cleaning the touch screen, power off the device.

2. Do not get liquids inside the unit. Do not spray the touch screen directly. Instead,

use wet wipes, a sprayed cloth or a dampened cloth with the excess moisture

squeezed off.

3. Select only non-abrasive cleaning wipes or cloths to avoid scratching touch

screens.

4. Avoid highly concentrated alcohol (>; 70%), non-diluted bleach or ammonia solu-

tions, as these may cause discoloration

5. Wipe the surfaces with the appropriate wipes or cloths and approved cleaning

products, and allow them to dry.

B.5.2 Disinfecting the touch screen

1. To prepare for disinfecting the touch screen, power off the device (if possible) or

ensure your on-screen software can tolerate false touches while you clean.

2. Dampen a new clean, non-abrasive cloth with a disinfectant chosen from the list

below. Ensure excess liquid is squeezed from the cloth. You may also use recom-

mended pre-dampened wipes.

3. Read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Many manufacturers require the

surface to remain wet for a few minutes, so continuous wiping might be required.

4. Disinfect the surfaces by wiping them with the cloth or wipe and allow the surface

to dry.

5. For disinfectant solutions that are safe for use with ELO products, see chapter

„B.5.3 US CDC-recommended disinfectant solutions safe for touch screen“ on page

359.

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