The following cleaning agents can be used with SleepSense® Sensors:
SaniZide Plus® Germicidal Wipes, CaviWipes™ Disinfecting Towelettes, Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes, Protex® Ultra Disinfectant Wipes, Opti-Cide3® Surface Wipes, Meliseptol® Wipes Sensitive, OptiCide Max® Wipes or Spray, Isopropyl Alcohol 70% or Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) 70%.
Always follow the use instructions on the cleaning agent’s label
Cleaning instructions:
- Using wipes:
- If present, use a wipe to remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning. Use as many wipes as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wipe the sensor and its cable.
- Leave the sensor to air dry.
- Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before storing or reusing it.
- Using a cleaning solution:
- If present, remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning, using a clean wipe / cloth. Use as many wipes / pieces of cloth as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- Apply the cleaning solution to a single use wipe or cloth.
- Thoroughly wipe the sensor and its cable using the soaked wipe / cloth, to wet the complete sensor assembly thoroughly.
- Leave the sensor to air dry.
- Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before storing or reusing it.
- Using a cleaning spray:
- If present, remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning, using a clean wipe / cloth. Use as many wipes / pieces of cloth as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- Option 1: Apply the spray to a single use wipe or cloth, until completely soaked. Thoroughly wipe the sensor and its cable using the soaked wipe / cloth, to wet the complete sensor assembly thoroughly.
- Option 2: Spray directly on the sensor, until the entire sensor assembly is covered with mist.
- Surfaces must remain wet for 10 seconds then allow to air dry.
- Wipe any remaining mist using a clean, dry wipe / cloth.
- Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before reusing it.
Do not submerge/soak the sensor or the cable in any liquid.
Cleaning the bands:
- Bands can be machine washed in a gentle cycle
- Any regular household laundry detergent can be used.
- Attach the Velcro® hook tabs to the band before washing.
- Leave the bands to air dry.
- Make sure the bands are thoroughly dry before reusing them.
- Alternatively, bands can be wiped / spayed with a cleaning agent. For using wipes / cleaning solution / spray, see sensors cleaning instructions above.
SleepSense® Inductive Belts can be cleaned using one of the following cleaning methods:
1. Machine washing:
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- For 9010XX Belts: Insert the belt into the protective pouch supplied with the belt before placing it into the washing machine. For other belts: place the belt into the washing machine.
- Use any regular household laundry detergent.
- Set the washing machine to a delicate laundry program (temperature settings).
Washing temperature shall not exceed 105°F / 40°C.
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- Leave the belt flat / hang it to air dry.
- Make sure the belt is thoroughly dry before re-use and storage.
Do not bleach. | |
Do not iron | |
Do not dry clean | |
Do not tumble dry |
2. Soaking
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- If present, remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning, using a clean wipe / cloth. Use as many wipes / pieces of cloth as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- The following cleaning agents can be used: OptiCide Max, Isopropyl Alcohol 70% or Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) 70%.
Always follow the use instructions on the cleaning agent’s label
Soaking solution temperature shall not exceed 105°F / 40°C.
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- Leave the belt to soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Wash the belt with running cold water, to remove any remaining cleaning solution.
- Leave the belt flat / hang it to air dry.
- Make sure the belt is thoroughly dry before re-use.
3. Spraying
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- If present, remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning, using a clean wipe / cloth. Use as many wipes / pieces of cloth as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- The following cleaning sprays can be used: Purell™ Professional Surface Disinfectant Spray, OptiCide Max® Spay or Mediclean® Disinfectant Spray Plus.
Always follow the use instructions on the cleaning agent’s label
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- Option 1: Apply the spray to a single use wipe or cloth, until completely soaked. Thoroughly wipe the sensor and its cable using the soaked wipe / cloth, to wet the complete sensor assembly thoroughly.
- Option 2: Spray 3 to 4 seconds until the entire sensor assembly is covered with mist.
- Surfaces must remain wet for 10 seconds then allow to air dry.
- Wipe any remaining mist using a clean, dry wipe / cloth.
- Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before reusing it.
- Leave the belt flat / hang it to air dry.
- Make sure the belt is thoroughly dry before re-use.
3. Wiping
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- If present, remove visible soil prior to thorough cleaning, using a clean wipe / cloth. Use as many wipes / pieces of cloth as needed, until all visible soil is removed.
- The following wipes / cleaning solutions can be used: SaniZide Plus® Germicidal Wipes, CaviWipes™ Disinfecting Towelettes, Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes, Protex® Ultra Disinfectant Wipes, Opti-Cide3® Surface Wipes, Meliseptol® Wipes Sensitive, OptiCide Max Wipes or Spray, Isopropyl Alcohol 70% or Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) 70%.
Always follow the use instructions on the cleaning agent’s label
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- Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wipe the belt / apply a cleaning solution to a single use dry wipe or cloth.
- Leave the belt flat / hang it to air dry.
- Make sure the belt is thoroughly dry before re-use.
Always follow the use instructions on the disinfection agent’s label.
- Wipe both nasal prongs thoroughly, from all sides. For loop shaped nasal prongs, wipe the inner side of the loop by pulling the wipe through the eye of the loop.
- Wipe the oral loop and all sides of the sensor.
- Wipe both wires, starting from the sensor-wire connection point, to a distance of approximately 10cm / 4”.
- Repeat steps 1-3 using a second wipe.
- Leave the sensor to air dry.
- Make sure the complete sensor assembly is thoroughly dry before storing or reusing it.
Do not submerge/soak the sensor or the cable in any liquid.