ROHO DRY FLOATATION Mattress Overlay Manual page 7

CLEANING & DISINFECTING YOUR ROHO PRODUCTS CONTINUED
To clean the Mattress Overlays and Accessories:
Remove all linens and/or straps. Close valves and place in large sink. ROHO,
Inc. recommends using a liquid dish washing or laundry detergent or other
multipurpose detergents used for general cleaning. Use a soft plastic bristle
brush, sponge, or wash cloth to gently scrub all surfaces. Rinse with fresh water and air dry.
For institutional cleaning, a general housekeeping disinfectant cleaner may be used.
expose to direct sunlight.
To disinfect ROHO DRY FLOATATION Mattress Overlay:
To disinfect, use a germicidal product that meets infection control needs. ROHO, Inc.
suggests a disinfectant with tuberculocidal properties.
For home disinfection, use solutions of 1/2 cup household liquid bleach per quart of warm
water (125 ml bleach to 1 liter of warm water). Keep the clean product wet with bleach
solution for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
For institutional disinfection, most germicidal disinfectants are safe if used following the
disinfectant manufacturer's instructions. Product must be cleaned and disinfected between
multiple individual usages.
To disinfect the PRODIGY Mattress Overlay:
Use a disinfecting solution of 1/2 cup liquid bleach per 1 quart of warm water (125 ml bleach to 1
liter of warm water). Use a soft plastic bristle brush, sponge, or wash cloth to gently scrub all
surfaces. Allow disinfecting solution to remain on surface for a minimum of 10 minutes. Rinse with
fresh water and air dry. Most multipurpose disinfecting products may be safely used in place of bleach/
water solution if used according to the disinfectant manufacturer' s instructions.
Note: Disinfection required between multiple patient use.
Note on Sterilization: Follow Cleaning and Disinfection guidelines above. ROHO support surfaces
are not packaged in a sterile condition nor are they intended or required to be sterilized prior to
usage. ROHO, Inc. highly discourages sterilization methods using temperatures greater than 200° F
(93° C) for neoprene products and 160° F (71°C) for PVC products. High temperatures accelerate aging
and may cause damage to the product assembly. If institution protocol demands sterilization, open
the valve(s) and use the lowest temperature possible for the shortest time possible. Gas sterilization is
preferable to steam autoclave, but neither are recommended. In any process using pressure, ensure all
valves are open to prevent damage to the product.
NOTE:
DO NOT machine wash or dry the mattress overlay.
DO NOT use abrasives such as steel wool or scouring pads.
DO NOT use cleaning products containing petroleum or organic solvents including acetone, toluene,
MEK, naphtha, dry cleaning fluids, adhesive removers, etc.
DO NOT allow water or cleaning solution to enter the mattress overlay.
DO NOT expose mattress overlay to ultraviolet light or ozone gas cleaning methods.
DO NOT use oil-based lotions, lanolin, or phenolic-based disinfectants on your ROHO DRY FLOATATION
support surfaces as they may compromise the integrity of the material.
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