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MATTRESS CLEANING
These instructions are intended to provide recommended cleaning methods for stretcher mattresses . Follow hospital
protocol for cleaning procedures and frequency .
RECOMMENDED CLEANING METHOD
• Hand-wash all surfaces of the mattress with warm water and mild detergent cleaner .
• Dry thoroughly .
• Apply disinfectant solution either by spray, solution or pre-impregnated wipes (do not soak mattress) .
• Clean per hospital protocol for mattresses .
• Wipe up excess disinfectant .
• Rinse with clean water .
• Allow surface to dry .
RECOMMENDED DISINFECTANTS
IMPORTANT: DILUTE ALL DISINFECTANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS
When used in concentrations recommended by the manufacturer, diluted bleach, diluted phenolic, or diluted quaternary
germicidal disinfectants are recommended . Chlorine Bleach, typically 5 .25% Sodium Hypochlorite, should be used at
a dilution ratio of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water .
RINSE OFF CORROSIVE CLEANERS
These products are NOT considered mild detergents . They are corrosive in nature and may cause damage to your
stretcher mattress if used improperly . Mattresses must be rinsed with clean water and dried thoroughly after using
corrosives such as quaternary, phenolic, or chlorine bleach . Failure to properly rinse and dry the mattress leaves a
corrosive residue on the surface, likely causing premature corrosion .
Iodophor type disinfectants are not recommended for use because staining may result .
The following table lists the recommended cleaner types for each mattress cover material (see definitions below):
Recommended
Acceptable
Not Recommended
Quaternary Cleaners: identified by ingredients containing the phrase "...yl ammonium chloride"
Quat/Isopropyl Cleaners: identified by a quaternary ingredient above plus isopropyl alcohol
Phenolic Cleaners: identified by ingredients containing the suffix "-phenol"
Chlorine Bleach: known generically as "Sodium Hypochlorite"
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Vinyl Mattress Cover
Phenolics
Quaternary, Chlorine Bleach (1:10)
Quat/Isopropyl
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Polyurethane Mattress Cover
Quaternary, Quat/Isopropyl
Chlorine Bleach (1:10)
Phenolics
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