Below you will find the recommended cleaning and disinfecting procedure for products relative to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Included are recommended disinfectant products that are safe for use with touch screens by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Important considerations before cleaning your touch screen product
- Disconnect the power cable.
- Select only non-abrasive cleaning cloths to avoid scratching touchscreens such a microfiber cloth or towel.
- Do not get liquids inside the unit. If liquids get inside the unit, have a qualified technician determine whether it is safe to power the unit back on.
- Avoid highly concentrated (70%+) alcohol, bleach or ammonia solutions, as these may cause discoloration.
Cleaning/disinfecting procedure
- Dampen a clean, non-abrasive cloth with a mild soap-and-water solution. Ensure excess moisture is squeezed from the cloth.
- Clean the surfaces and allow them to dry.
- Dampen a new clean, non-abrasive cloth with your chosen disinfectant. Ensure excess moisture is squeezed from the cloth. Or use recommended pre-dampened wipes.
- Disinfect the surfaces and allow them to dry.
- For disinfectant solutions that are safe for use with touch screen products, see below.
US CDC-recommended disinfectant solutions safe for touch screen products
- Household bleach solution (1/3 cup bleach per gal. of water)
- Isopropyl alcohol (70% solution)
Do NOT use the following materials when cleaning/disinfecting your screens product
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- Alcohol at concentration > 70%
- Methyl or Ethyl > 35%
- Thinner or Benzine
- Strong alkali lyes
- Strong solvents
- Acids
- Detergents with fluoride
- Detergents with ammonia at concentration > 1.6%
- Abrasive cleaners
- Detergents with abrasives
- Steel wool
- Sponges with abrasives
- Steel blades
- Cloth with steel threads
- 409
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