MEDICAL MATTRESS AND REPLACEMENT COVER
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MATTRESS CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe down mattresses with a neutral pH detergent and rinse with clear water. Disinfect (per chemical manufacturer instructions) using one of the approved agents listed below. Always follow disinfection protocol with a clear water rinse to maximize the life of your mattresses and covers.
Curbell’s mattress covers were tested with these disinfectant cleaners, and none were found to cause fading or damage to the material. Visit www.curbellmedical.com for the most up-to-date list. If your disinfectant is not listed, please contact Curbell.
- 3M®: Quat Disinfectant Cleaner
- Advanced Sterilization Products: Cidex®
- Airkem: A456-N
- Caltech®: Dispatch®
- Clorox®: Healthcare Bleach Wipes*
- Cosco: Tincture of Green Soap
- Diversey: Oxivir® Tb
- Dutch® Plus Safety Cleaner
- Ecolab®: A-456-II Disinfectant Cleaner
- Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70%
- Klorkleen® (Klorese™, PurOne™, TrustMedical Defender™)
- METREX: Cavi-Wipes™
- METREX: Cavicide™
-
Misco Products Corp. (MPC): Hi-Con PF3
-
PDI®: Super Sani-Cloth® Plus
-
Spartan®: SD-20
-
Spartan: Hepacide Quat II
-
Sporicidin®: Sterilization Solution
-
Steris: Coverage Wipes Plus
-
Stryker®: Sidekick Disinfecting Wipes
-
Veridien: Viraguard® Wipes
-
VIROX®: Accel
-
VIROX: 256
-
Wayne®: Concept 256N Disinfectant
Cleaning solutions that contain bleach or peroxide should only be used on Polycarbonate covers. Although we do offer polyurethane covers, this material is not resistant to bleach or peroxide. Polycarbonate is our standard offering.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Proper cleaning and disinfecting will prolong the life of your mattress and protect your patients from exposure to bodily fluids, germs, and bacteria.
1. Inspect your mattress covers for signs of damage like cuts, tears or cracks. Inspect the mattress core for signs of fluid ingress, stains, discoloration, or foam degradation. Damaged covers should be replaced immediately. If the mattress core has been compromised, you should replace the entire mattress.
2. Make sure that the surface where you are cleaning the mattress, like the bed frame or table, is first cleaned and disinfected. Whenever the mattress is cleaned, the bed frame should also be cleaned and disinfected.
3. When cleaning the mattress, all surfaces, including inside the zipper flap, should be thoroughly cleaned with mild soap and water and a soft cloth to remove dirt and foreign substances.
4. After cleaning, apply approved disinfectant chemicals according to the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions. Note that not all mattress cover materials are compatible with all disinfectants, and using the wrong cleaner can reduce the useful life of the mattress.
5. Follow all instructions found on the disinfectant label, including dilution ratios and application procedures.
6. The instructions for the disinfectant may mention the “dwell time” or “contact time”. This is the amount of time that a surface must remain wet to allow the chemical to be in contact with an organism in order to kill it. Make sure you let the disinfectant do its job before wiping it off. Don’t allow the disinfectant to pool on the surface longer than the suggested dwell time, and don’t allow the disinfectant to dry on the surface.
7. After the dwell time has been reached, thoroughly rinse the mattress with clean warm water, then allow it to air dry. You can tell if the surface has not been properly rinsed when you see a powdery residue left on the surface.
NOTE: After disinfection and regardless of disinfectant manufacturer instructions, the mattress cover MUST be rinsed with clear water. Failure to do so will void the warranty.