11. Cleaning and disinfecting instructions
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Tank
1.
To Disinfect Ortotecsa recommends that you disinfect the tank after each patient. Spray or
wipe all surfaces of the tank tank and thermometer with a hard surface disinfectant, following
the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions.
2.
Rinse away disinfectant residue with warm, clean water. If needed (or after the last patient of
the day) wipe the inside and outside surfaces of the tank with a towel to reduce streaking and
spotting.
3.
To Clean as needed, or weekly at minimum. Hand-wash all surfaces of the tank and
thermometer with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. Scrub only in the direction of the
polish lines on the tank. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. Rinse with cold water.
Wipe inside and outside surfaces with a towel to reduce streaks and spotting.
Read Working Instructions
Ortotecsa recommends the use of Hydrochlor® Tank Antiseptic with all patient treatments.
This simplifies cleaning of equipment by eliminating need for repeated rinsing and scrubbing.
Disinfecting and Cleaning of stainless steel
Clean weekly or more often, as needed (especially high-polish surfaces)
Recommended cleaning materials
Sponge natural or artificial
Nylon or other soft-bristle material brush
Soft cloth (as used on automobile finishes).
Recommended cleaning Solutions
Hand dishwashing liquid/soft water solution
Mild soap/soft water solution
3M Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish
White vinegar/soft water solution (for brightening, removing oil deposit and hard water deposits)
CLR Brand Cleaner or baking soda /soft water solution (for brightening, removing hard water
deposits)
Club soda and sponge
To remove smudges and fingerprints:
Wipe surfaces with a quality Stainless Steel Cleaner / Polish. Apply using a soft non-abrasive
cloth. Always follow cleaner/polish product directions provided.
To remove dirt and debris
Wash surfaces with a mild liquid soap. Apply using a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Rinse surfaces
thoroughly with clean water. Afterwards, using a soft non-abrasive cloth, wipe surfaces with
stainless steel cleaner/polish.
To remove rust stains
Wipe surfaces with CRES (available through Whitehall) or equivalent cleaner. Use recommended
solutions. Apply using a soft non-abrasive sponge. Rinse surfaces thoroughly immediately after
application. Always follow cleaner product directions provided. Afterwards, using a soft, non-
abrasive cloth, wipe surfaces with stainless steel cleaner/polish.
For tough problems
CRES Cleaner specifically for rust stains (Available through Ortotecsa)
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