Hillrom Centrella Smart+ Bed - Prepare the Bed for Cleaning and Disinfecting; STEP 1: Cleaning

Cleaning and Disinfecting
126 Centrella® Smart+ Bed Instructions for Use (193587 REV 10)
*Bleach is not recommended as the primary cleaner/disinfectant.
Remove any disinfectant residue prior to and after the use of bleach with a new or clean
cloth/wipe soaked in tap water.
When you perform the detailed cleaning steps, please note the following:
• A microfiber cloth or the Clorox HealthCare® Bleach Germicidal Wipe is recommended as the
wiping cloth
.
• Always replace the wiping cloth when visibly soiled.
• Always replace the wiping cloth between steps (spot clean, clean, and disinfect).
• Always use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adjust the bed position, siderails, headboard, and footboard as needed for ease of cleaning and
disinfection.
Prepare the Bed for Cleaning and Disinfecting
a. Fully extend the foot section.
b. Unplug the bed.
STEP 1: Cleaning
a. As necessary, first remove visible soil from the bed and the mattress using a wiping cloth
soaked with an approved cleaner/disinfectant (see “Table 1: Approved Cleaners/Disinfectants”
on page 125).
• Give special attention to seams and other areas where soil may accumulate.
• A soft bristle brush may be used to loosen hardened soil.
• Use as many wiping cloths as needed to remove the soil.
NOTE:
If desired, the Centrella® max mattress cover may be removed and laundered to remove visible soil.
See “Laundry Guidelines” on page 129.
It is important to remove all visible soil from all areas before continuing to remove non-visible soil.
Clorox HealthCare® Bleach
Germicidal Cleaner ready-to-
use
No* Yes 3 minutes
Clorox HealthCare® Bleach
Germicidal Wipes
No* Yes 3 minutes
Cleaner/Disinfectant
Recommended for
Routine Cleaning
and Disinfection
Recommended for
Disinfection against
Clostridium Difficile
(C.Diff)
Maintain Wetness
(Disinfection
Contact Time)