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6 Maintenance
6.1 Inspection
It is recommended that the mattress is checked (foam and cover) for
strike-through (this may include fluid ingress, stains, rips or damage)
after the release of each patient, after ending of the period of use or
on a minimum monthly basis (depending on which occurs first) by a
suitably qualified and competent person.
Check mattress
1.
Unzip the cover completely.
2.
Check for any staining on the white underside of the cover.
3.
Check for any staining on the interior foam.
4.
Replace any stained items and dispose of as per local authority
procedure.
6.2 Cleaning and care
IMPORTANT!
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be
effective, compatible with one another and must protect
the materials they are used to clean.
– For further information on decontamination in health
care environments, please refer to 'The National
Institute for Clinical Excellence' guidelines on Infection
Control www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local
infection control policy.
Cleaning covers
(Removal of contaminants such as dust and organic matter)
PALIN-010-B
1.
Remove all covers for laundering.
2.
Launder the covers with the recommended temperature at
80 °C using a diluted detergent solution (Instructions on label).
IMPORTANT!
Washing at higher temperatures will cause shrinkage.
Drying covers
1.
Hang mattress covers from a line or bar and drip dry in a clean
indoor environment.
or
Tumble dry on a low heat setting.
IMPORTANT!
– Tumble dry setting must not exceed 40 °C.
– Do not tumble dry for longer than 10 minutes.
– Dry thoroughly before re-fitting to the foam.
Disinfecting covers
(Reducing the number of microorganisms)
Please contact your hygiene specialist in the event of contamination.
IMPORTANT!
– Ensure that any residual detergent has been removed
prior to disinfection.
Light soilage
1.
Wipe down the cover with a 0.1% Chlorine Solution (1,000 ppm).
2.
Rinse the cover with clean water using a single use nonabrasive
cloth.
3.
Dry the cover thoroughly.
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