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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis => Topic started by: shay_pcb on January 14, 2007, 09:57:44 PM

Title: How Do You Clean Your Machine?
Post by: shay_pcb on January 14, 2007, 09:57:44 PM

I was just wondering. I have had my cycler for a few months now, but I haven't cleaned it yet. It's starting to get a little dusty, and I was wondering how everyone else cleans theirs? What is safe to use on it?

Title: Re: How Do You Clean Your Machine?
Post by: Ken Shelmerdine on January 15, 2007, 07:45:26 AM

You really need to clean the external surfaces of your cycler each day as part of your dialysis hygeine routine. I use Dettol anti-bacterial wipes followed by a quick alcowipe. Keeping the cycler spotlessly clean is essential in order to avoid  infection.

Title: Re: How Do You Clean Your Machine?
Post by: goofynina on January 15, 2007, 08:41:25 AM

or, you can just wipe it down with the bleach solution and paper towels, that is how i do it :P  if you do it on a daily basis, the dust doesnt accumulate   :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: How Do You Clean Your Machine?
Post by: shay_pcb on January 15, 2007, 01:03:16 PM

My PD nurse never told me anything about cleaning my machine. She actually forgot to mention a lot of stuff, but I have a new nurse now who knows more, or at least is telling me more.  :)