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How do I clean my PLUX products?

Sensors and acquisition units should be cleaned/sanitized between uses of different users to ensure a hygienic and safe use of your setup.

The instructions below provide information on how to clean your PLUX products without damaging them.

Cleaning your products

The following instructions apply to products with silicon, rubber, and plastic covers and casings:

  • Do not apply the alcohol solution directly on your product;
  • Proceed with a visible inspection of your product(s) to identify mechanical damages (e.g., broken cable, damaged casing). Should you determine any damage, please contact our support before proceeding with the cleaning process);
  • Use an alcohol-water solution with an alcohol content of up to 70%;
  • Apply a bit of your alcohol solution on a cotton pad and clean your product with the cotton pad;
  • Let your product fully dry after the cleaning process, before turning it on and using it again.

Use only alcohol-water solutions and refrain from using other alcohol products (e.g., nail polish remover) as they may contain other components that can damage your product.

Additional ‘don’ts’ of your cleaning process are listed at the end of this article.

Cleaning your PCB products

Products without casing, such as BITalino products with open Printed Circuit Board (PCBs) and no casing, should only be cleaned by using alcohol cleaning solutions with alcohol concentrations (>= 90%) and lower water concentrations (<= 10%):

  • Do not apply the alcohol solution directly on your PCB product;
  • If you are using products with exposed battery (e.g. BITalino), disconnect the battery from the device before proceeding with the cleaning process;
  • Apply a bit of your alcohol solution on a cotton pad and clean your product with the cotton pad
  • Let your product fully dry after the cleaning process, before turning it on and using it again.

Do not apply the alcohol solution directly on your PCB product. Instead, apply a bit

Use only alcohol-water solutions and refrain from using other alcohol products (e.g., nail polish remover) as they may contain other components that can damage your product.

Additional ‘don’ts’ of your cleaning process are listed at the end of this article.

Things you must not do when cleaning products

  • Cleaning your products with water, detergent, or any other cleaning liquid not listed in the instructions above;
  • Cleaning products with visible mechanical damage as the cleaning process my further damage your product risking its safe use and reliability;
  • Do not clean or re-use disposable electrodes, as they are only suitable for single use and should be disposed of after use;

Cleaning your products without following the instructions and limits listed on this page may void your products’ warranty.

Updated on 1 de February de 2023

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