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Decontamination:
The foam used in this product cannot be
decontaminated, therefore, it is recommended
that any contamination must result in the foam
being replaced
If the mattress cover is heavily soiled or has
been exposed to bodily fluids follow your
organisations decontamination procedure,
alternatively:
•
Mop up any fluid with paper towels.
•
Wipe cover down using cold clean water.
•
Wipe down with a 0.1% Chlorine solution
(1,000ppm) in cold water.
•
Rinse down with cold clean water using a
clean cloth.
•
Dry off with paper towels - Always ensure
the cleaned surfaces are allowed to fully
dry before putting back into use.
•
Frequent or prolonged
exposure to higher
concentration disinfectant
solutions may affect the
longevity of the mattress and
affect its functionality.
•
Do not use alcohol, biological
or phenol based cleaning
solutions.
•
Do not use any abrasive
compounds or cleaning pads.
Drying temperature must not exceed
40°C. Exceeding this temperature
can cause significant damage to the
mattress cover.
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13.3 Laundering
•
Frequent or prolonged
exposure to laundering at high
temperatures may prematurely
age the cover
!
•
The cells in the system cannot
be laundered - cell material
unable to tolerate the process.
•
This system must not be
steam cleaned or used in an
autoclave.
Decontamination of the mattress cover may
be achieved by laundering, launder as per
your organisation's decontamination policy,
alternatively:
•
Remove both mattress top and bottom
covers.
•
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare recommends
following the NHS Health Technical
Memorandum HTM 01–04*: Wash at 65°C
for not less than 10 minutes or 71°C for not
less than 3 minutes;
•
Maximum washing temperature is 95°C.
•
Heavily soiled items should also have a
pre-wash/sluice cycle.
•
Allow covers to fully dry before use -
Mattress covers can be tumble dried on
a low heat setting for 90 minutes. Drying
temperature: 40°C.
(* Refer to the Department of Health document
HTM 01-04 for full details).
13.4 Drying
Mattress inners and tube sets should be hung
from a line or bar and drip dried in a clean
indoor environment.
Covers must be completely dried before refitting
to the mattress.
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