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Cleaning  

Anne Marie Dixon, leading consultant in the training and auditing of clean areas, prepares SOP's for Dycem.
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Introduction

Cleaning is simple, in many cases your own facility approved equipment detergents, disinfectant & microbial agents can be used. Alternatively, Dycem has a range of cleaning products designed to compliment its range of Contamination Control Zones. Click here to view Dycem Cleaning Detergents

Procedure
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Installed Mats & Floor Coverings
Damp Mop

Damp Mop

Clean at least once a day. Use a damp mop or cleaning machine with soft brushes in combination with a Dycem detergent, mix on the surface. This releases the contamination from the Dycem surface.

It is important that this is done regularly, otherwise the mat or floor covering will become less effective due to the build up of contaminants which may become difficult to remove.

 

Squeegee

Squeegee

The squeegee process is the most important step, as it physically removes the contamination and leaves the surface dry and ready for re-use. If this does not happen, two issues arise:
The detergent mix evaporates, leaving the contamination on the surface.
The floor remains wet, which is a potential safety hazard.

Wet pick-up

Collect the residue from the edge of the surface with a damp mop, wiper or wet pick-up vacuum.


Loose Laid Mat


Loose Laid Mats

Should be cleaned with a damp mop and squeegee. Please ensure that no water gets underneath the mat as this is a potential safety hazard. In addition you need to lift the mat at least once a week to clean the underside and the floor it sits on. Replace the mat only when both the mat & floor are clean, dry and dust free.

Tips & Advice

 
Dycem recommends
that you use its high
performance cleaning
detergents and equipment
to maximise product
performance and life cycle.

■ Warm water improves
cleaning efficiency.

■ After cleaning, wash out
the equipment so it is
ready for re-use.

■ To remove built-up spots
of contamination clean
with a 70/30 isopropyl
alcohol/deionised water
wiper.


■ If you would like a
rejuvinative clean,
performance test or if you
have any questions or
concerns please contact
Dycem.

■ Where decontamination or
sterilisation takes place
using a phenolic or
hydroxide please rinse off
as per instructions above
otherwise a film can
develop which reduces the
effectiveness of dycem

■ For heavily contaminated
areas, please contact
Dycem's customer service
team who will discuss the
best solution with you.
Don’t Use
Concentrated bleaching
agents, scouring or abrasive
powders, cleaning machines
with stiff brushes.

Buffing or polishing machines
will damage the surface,
which shortens the active
working life.
   
 


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