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Garment Cleaning Protocols

Cleaning the Garment

Patient evaluation

General Cautions
  • Do not machine wash.
  • Do not wash garments in hot water (exceeding 40°C / 100°F).
  • Always plug all air valves before soaking garments in cold/lukewarm water to prevent water from entering the air cells.
  • Do not use solvents based on thinner, kerosene, gasoline, or medical benzene).
  • Do not use chemical solvents that are not approved for laundry.
  • Do not machine dry.
  • Do not use heat blowers to dry the garment.
  • Do not iron.
Warnings
  • Always use protective gloves during garment cleaning.
  • Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly after cleaning the garment.
Cautions
  • Do not clean the air valves with alcohol.
  • Do not spill alcohol directly on the garment.

Cleaning Method

  1. Open all zippers or fasteners and spread the garment on a flat surface
  2. Use one of the following bactericidal disinfectants:
    • SEPTAL SCRUB made by Teva Medical
    • Similar Chlorhexidine Gluconate 4% W/V solution
    • Appropriate hospital grade disinfectant, or
    • Use 70% Alcohol solution
  3. Soak a cotton cloth in the disinfectant solution.
  4. Use the soaked cotton cloth to wipe the garment, and then immediately wipe dry with a soft cotton cloth.