Cleaning and disinfecting personal dosimeter badges can be safely accomplished by adhering to the guidelines below.
CLEANING: Use a clean damp cloth and a mild detergent to clean the badge, then be sure to thoroughly dry it with a clean cloth. Take care to ensure that liquids do not invade sensitive internal components.
DISINFECTION: Use of a disinfecting/sanitizing wipe is permitted as long as it is damp, but not wet or dripping liquid. You may also lightly dampen a clean cloth with a non-abrasive or non-corrosive disinfecting agent, such as: alcohol, hand sanitizer, or sanitizing solution, and wipe the outside of your dosimeter badge.
Please Note: Disinfecting and sanitizing solutions/wipes can wear off the printed label information—making the wearer name and other information on the label illegible. Although we can still identify the badge and account/wearer information based on the serialized internal parts, it is recommended that, if you must disinfect your dosimeter badge (outside of the normal cleaning outlined above), you use a light touch and damp (not wet) cloth/wipe. Should your label information wipe off, you may write the wearer name on the label with a Sharpie to identify the badge. Alternatively, you can also put a clear piece of adhesive tape over the label information before using any disinfecting or sanitizing solution to better protect the printed information on the label.
WARNINGS
- Never submerge or allow water or other liquids to leak into the dosimeter badge as this can permanently damage internal parts.
- Never use corrosive cleaning agents, solvents, abrasive detergents or abrasive polishes. If you are not sure about the properties of a cleaning agent, do not use it.
- Do not use flammable or potentially explosive disinfecting agents or sprays.
- Do not place dosimeter badges in disinfecting rooms, basins or equipment.
- Do not us spray disinfectants, since the vapor could penetrate the product, causing internal corrosion or other damage.
*Always consult with the equipment manufacturer of your badge for specific cleaning/disinfecting instructions.
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