Hillrom Resident User manual

USER MANUAL
Resident®
LTC Bed
From Hill-Rom
Product No. P870
146481 REV 1

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© 2010 by Hill-Rom Services, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Manufactured by Hill-Rom, Inc. Batesville, IN
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First Edition, January 2010
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Table of Contents
Document Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Patient Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Instructions for Use—Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pendant Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Siderail Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Head Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raise or Lower the Head Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Knee Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raise or Lower the Knee Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hilow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Raise or Lower the Bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Automatic Contour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lockout Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Casters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Siderails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rod Sockets for IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sleep Surface Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mattress Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mattress Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drainage Bag Hooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Headboard and Footboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Backup (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Clean and Disinfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Clean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Disinfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Wood Headboard and Footboard Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Electromagnetic Environment Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electromagnetic Emissions Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Electromagnetic Immunity Guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Document Symbols
This manual contains different typefaces and symbols to make the content easier to read
and understand:
• Standard text—used for regular data.
•Boldface text—emphasizes a word or phrase.
•NOTE:—sets apart special data or important instruction clarification.
• WARNING, RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION, or CAUTION
– A WARNING identifies situations or actions that may have an effect on patient or
user safety. To ignore a warning could cause patient or user injury.
– A RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION identifies situations or actions that may
have an effect on patient safety.
– A CAUTION identifies special procedures or precautions that persons must obey
to help prevent equipment damage.
• CAUGHT HAZARD WARNING
• CHEMICAL HAZARD WARNING
• ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD WARNING

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Intended Use
The Resident® LTC Bed gives a unique combination of function, aesthetics, durability,
and value to enhance the relationship between the patient and the long-term care facility. It
offers a comfortable work height for caregivers and easy access for the patient.
Introduction
This manual gives the data necessary for normal operation of the Resident® LTC Bed
from Hill-Rom. Before the bed is put into use, be sure that the contents of this manual
have been read and understood in detail. It is important that one reads and strictly follows
the aspects of safety contained in this manual. Any reference to a side of the bed is from
the patient’s view lying in the bed on his or her back.
Patient Characteristics
This bed can be used for patients who are 54" (137 cm) to 74" (188 cm) tall and whose
width is no more than 36" (91 cm).
The safe working load (SWL) of the bed is 400 lb (181 kg). The SWL includes patient
weight, mattress, IV pumps, poles, bags, etc.

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Features
Standard Features
• Three adjustable sections (head, knee, foot), with separate articulation of head and knee
for personalized comfort
• Automatic contour
• Easy to see and use operation controls
• Foot-end lockout panel
• Floor brakes
• 3" (8 cm) casters
• Wall bumper
• Head angle indicator
• 36" x 80" (91 cm x 203 cm) sleep deck

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Optional Features
• Century- or Hearthside-style head- and footboards with laminate options
• Pendant control
• Sleep surface frame options
– Spring fabric frame
– Hard pan sleep deck frame
• Battery backup device
• Mattress options
– PRIMA® Prevention Mattress Series
– PRIME·AIRE® Therapy Surface
Accessories
• Half-length head-end rails
• Assist bar
• Headboard extender bracket
• Headboard/footboard bracket kit
• Trapeze support bracket with roller bumpers
• Fracture frame adapter
• ISS transfer pole
• Infusion support system offset bar
• Telescopic IV pole
• Trend adapter
• Mattress retainers
• Bed extender—12" (30 cm)

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Safety Tips
To help prevent the risk of bed fires, make sure persons follow the safety tips in the FDA
Public Health Notification: Safety Tips for Preventing Hospital Bed Fires. (US only)
NOTE:
Before operation of the bed, one should read and fully understand the contents of this
manual. It is very important to obey the safety information in this manual.
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION:
Use of active therapy surfaces with patients with unstabilized spinal cord injury
could cause serious injury to the patient.
WARNING:
Evaluate patients for entrapment risk according to facility protocol, and monitor
patients appropriately. Make sure all siderails are fully latched when in the raised
position. Failure to do either of these could cause serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit's edges, not a patient-
restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical persons
determine the correct methods necessary to make sure a patient remains safely in bed.
WARNING:
Always put siderails in the up position when a patient is unattended. Failure to do
so may cause injury.
WARNING:
Electric or manual drive bed mechanisms may cause serious injury if operated
incorrectly. Operate the bed only when persons are away from the mechanisms.
WARNING:
It is recommended that the bed be in the low position when the patient is
unattended. This may reduce the severity of any resultant injuries from patient
falls.
WARNING:
When the bed height is changed, make sure hands and personal belongings are
away from the frame assemblies. Failure to do so may cause injury or equipment
damage.
WARNING:
When the bed is moved, guide it from the corners near the foot end of the bed.
This method will help keep legs and feet away from the frame and caster base.
Failure to do so may cause injury.

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WARNING:
This bed is not intended to be used as a transport device for persons. Injury may
occur if the bed is moved with persons on bed.
WARNING:
Always set the brakes when the bed is occupied. Make sure the brakes are set
before any transfer. Failure to do so could cause injury or equipment damage.
WARNING:
Only authorized persons should service this bed. Service done by unauthorized
persons could cause injury or equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to obey
facility protocols may cause death or serious injury.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Before you clean the bed, unplug the bed from its power source and, if the bed
has the optional battery backup, activate the lockouts to prevent accidental
operation.Failure to do so may cause injury or equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Do not expose the unit to excessive moisture. To do so may cause injury or
equipment damage.
CAUTION:
Do not use harsh cleansers, solvents, or detergents. Use of harsh cleansers,
solvents, or detergents may damage equipment.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the bumper assembly. Failure to do so may cause equipment
damage.

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Instructions for Use—Standard Features
SHOCK HAZARD:
One of the risks associated with the use of electrical equipment includes the
potential for electrical shock. Train and educate the staff on the risks associated
with electrical equipment. Failure to do so may cause injury.
WARNING:
Electric drive bed mechanisms may cause serious injury if operated incorrectly.
Operate the bed only when persons are away from the mechanisms.
WARNING:
Always leave the bed in the low position when the patient is unattended. This
could reduce the possibility of patient falls and severity of resultant injury. Failure
to do so may cause injury.
WARNING:
When the bed height is changed, be sure that hands and personal belongings are
away from the frame assemblies. Failure to do so may cause injury or equipment
damage.
The Resident® LTC Bed has three adjustable sections, the head, knee, and foot (see the
figures on page 8 and page 9). Adjustments can be made by use of the optional pendant or
the optional control panels on the two head-end siderails of the electric drive bed.
Controls
Pendant Control
The optional pendant control gives electrical control of the head, knee,
and hilow elevation.
Siderail Control Panels
NOTE:
The control panels on your bed may look
different, but their operation is the same.
The optional siderail control panels are on
the two head-end siderails and permit
electrical control of the head and knee
sections and hilow elevation. The control panels can be installed toward the inside (for
patient use) or the outside (for caregiver use) of the bed.

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Head Section
The head section of the bed may be adjusted separately to get the
applicable degree of slope up to its limit of approximately 65o±
2o.
Raise or Lower the Head Section
Press the applicable HEAD Up or HEAD Down control on the
optional pendant or siderail control panel.
Head Angle Indicator Mechanism
Some models have head angle indicators that mechanically show the
angle of the head section from 0° to 70° with respect to the floor. The
head angle indicators are installed on the head-end sides of the bed
frame. The degree where the indicator ball rests identifies the head
angle.
Head Angle Indicator Decals
Some models have head angle indicator decals that are installed on the
head-end sides of the bed on the bed frame. The decals have marks for
approximately each 15oof head section slope up to 60o.
Knee Section
The knee section of the bed may be
separately adjusted to get the applicable
degree of slope up to its limit of
approximately 25o± 2o.
Raise or Lower the Knee Section
Press the applicable KNEE Up or KNEE Down control on the
optional pendant or siderail control panel.
Hilow
The bed height may be adjusted to the
applicable sleep height or entry/exit
height.

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Raise or Lower the Bed
Press the applicable HI/LO Up or HI/LO Down control on the
optional pendant or siderail control panel.
Automatic Contour
The automatic contour automatically lifts the knee section of the
bed to approximately 15oas the head section is elevated from a
flat position.
The automatic contour position can be temporarily disabled. To
do this, press the Head Up and Knee Down controls at the same
time.
The automatic contour functions as follows:
• With the bed in its flat position, press the HEAD Up control. The head and knee
sections will elevate at the same time until the knee section reaches approximately
15o.
• If you continue to press the HEAD Up control, the head section will elevate until
it reaches its maximum inclination, but the knee section will stop at approximately
15o.
• If you press the HEAD Down control while the head section is above 15o, only the
head section will lower. When the head section lowers to approximately 15o, the
knee section will start to lower also, and then both sections will continue to lower
until they reach the flat position.
Lockout Panel
The lockout panel is on the foot end of the bed and permits the bed functions to be locked
out.
•Lock out a function—turn the applicable
function’s lockout control (head up/down, knee
up/down, automatic contour, and bed hilow) to
the locked position. The lockout control’s
indicator will come on to show that the function
is locked out.
•Unlock a control—turn the applicable
function’s lockout control to the unlocked
position. The lockout control’s indicator will go off to show that the function is not
locked out.
Casters
Stationary casters are installed at the foot section of the bed. Swivel casters are installed at
the head section of the bed.

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Brakes
WARNING:
Set (lock) the brakes and leave the bed in the low position
when the patient is unattended. Give the bed a pull to make
sure the brakes are set. A patient could use the bed for
support when they get on or off of the sleep surface. Failure
to set the brakes may cause injury.
WARNING:
Brakes should always be set (locked) when the bed is occupied and especially
when patients are to be transferred from a bed to other equipment (or from
equipment to bed). Failure to do so may cause injury.
The brakes are on the two sides of the swivel caster frame assembly at the foot end of the
bed. Some models have individually operated brakes where it is necessary that the pedals
be pressed and released separately.
Lock a brake—press the brake pedal(s).
Unlock a brake—press the release arm next to the brake pedal.
Siderails
WARNING:
Evaluate patients for entrapment risk
according to facility protocol, and monitor
patients appropriately. Make sure all siderails
are fully latched when in the raised position.
Failure to do either of these could cause
serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Siderails are intended to be a reminder to the patient of the unit's edges, not a patient-
restraining device. When appropriate, Hill-Rom recommends that medical persons
determine the correct methods necessary to make sure a patient remains safely in bed.
WARNING:
Always put siderails in the up position when a patient is unattended. Failure to do
so may cause injury.
Siderails are on the two sides of the Resident® LTC electric drive bed at the head and foot
sections. The siderails are raised and lowered independently of each other. When not in
use, safely stow each siderail below the bed’s sleep surface frame.

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Raise a Siderail
1. Hold the siderail, and pull it out from its stowed position.
2. Move the siderail in the direction of the head if at head end of the bed, or in the
direction of the foot if at the foot end of the bed. You will hear a click when the
siderail latches into the locked position. To make sure the siderail is latched, give it a
pull in the downward direction.
Lower a Siderail
1. Hold the siderail with one hand, and push in on the release latch with the other hand.
2. Move the siderail in the direction of the head if at head end of the bed, and in the
direction of the foot if at the foot end of the bed.
3. Push the siderail into its stowed position below the sleep surface frame
Bumper
CAUTION:
Do not remove the bumper assembly. Failure to do so may cause equipment
damage.
A bumper assembly is attached to the caster frame located at the head end of the bed.
Rod Sockets for IV
Four IV sockets are supplied. One at each outside corner of the bed.
Sleep Surface Frame
There are two sleep surface frame options available for use with the bed. The spring fabric
frame is 36" x 80" (91 cm x 203 cm) and has 90 helical springs that sustain the fabric
assembly. The hard pan sleep deck frame is 36" x 80" (91 cm x 203 cm). The outer
surfaces of the panels are formed down to prevent sharp edges.
Mattress Stop
A mattress stop is installed on the foot end of the spring frame. In its highest upright
position, the mattress stop keeps the mattress in position (away from the foot end of the
bed).
Lift the mattress stop—lift upward until the notches in the bent legs of the stop engage
the slots in the spring frame. Turn the stop in the direction of the foot end to lock it in the
highest upright position.
Lower the mattress stop—turn the stop in the direction of the head end to disengage it
from the slots in the spring frame, and then lower the stop downward.

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Mattress Options
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATION:
Use of active therapy surfaces with patients with unstabilized spinal cord injury
could cause serious injury to the patient.
CAUTION:
The use of mattresses that are not sold by Hill-Rom, may reduce the effectiveness
of the safety features and systems incorporated into Hill-Rom® beds.
The Resident® LTC Bed is compatible with the Comfortline® SE Prevention Mattress
Series and any mattress that complies with these recommended dimensions:
Drainage Bag Hooks
Drainage bag hooks are on each side of the bed below the sleep surface frame near the seat
section.
Headboard and Footboard
Remove—lift the head/footboard straight up until the mount plates on the head/footboard
disengage the plates welded to the IV rod sockets.
Install—align the mount plates on the head/footboard with the metal plates on the IV rod
sockets. Lower the head/footboard downward to engage.
Battery Backup (Optional)
A battery backup (auxiliary power supply) is available as an option. If a power failure
occurs, the device permits operation of the bed. The auxiliary power supply will operate as
much as 15 full cycles of the hilow and the head section when fully charged. This power
supply charges through a 120 V AC, 60 Hz outlet and can be fully charged in 24 hours.
Width 36" to 37" (91 cm to 94 cm)
Thickness 5" to 6" (13 cm to 15 cm)

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Clean and Disinfect
We recommend that you clean and disinfect the Resident® LTC Bed between patient use
and regularly during extended patient stays. Refer to your facility’s cleaning and
disinfection policies, and follow the guidelines below.
WARNING:
Follow the product manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could cause injury
or equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
The potential for electrical shock exists with electrical equipment. Failure to follow
facility protocol could cause death or serious injury.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Before you clean the bed, unplug the bed from its power source and, if the bed
has the optional battery backup, activate the lockouts to prevent accidental
operation.Failure to do so may cause injury or equipment damage.
SHOCK HAZARD:
Do not expose the bed to excessive moisture. Injury or equipment damage could
occur.
CAUTION:
Do not steam clean or power wash the bed or mattress. Pressure and excessive
moisture can damage the mattress and the protective surfaces of the bed and its
electrical components.
CAUTION:
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers, solvents, or scouring pads. Equipment
damage could occur.
CAUTION:
Make sure the bed frame and mattress are dry before you put the mattress on the
bed. Failure to do so could cause equipment damage.
Clean
1. Unplug the bed.
2. Remove all linens.
3. Use these to clean the bed:
• A soft cloth soaked with warm water and a facility-approved general cleaning
soap/detergent solution. Make sure the cloth is not so wet as to cause the
cleaning solution to pool or flood on the mattress or other bed components.
• A soft brush to remove stains and resistant soil. Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleansers, solvents, or scouring pads.

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4. Clean the bed. Give special attention to these areas:
• Headboard—thoroughly clean as this is a high-touch area
• Footboard
• Siderails—thoroughly clean the high-touch areas (such as the upper and under
sides of the siderail releases, pendants, and patient controls) and the latch areas
and latch pins of the mount brackets
• Bed frame
•Casters
• All other bed components
• Fully-extended IV pole
• Bed accessories that can be used again such as the mattress and patient helper
NOTE:
If you turn the mattress to clean it, make sure the cleaning solution does not pool or flow
on to the other side or edges of the mattress. This may permit fluid to get into the mattress
air outlets and zipper closures that ordinarily are protected by the ticking flaps.
5. Examine the condition of the mattress. If there are holes, tears, or other signs of
damage or deterioration of the ticking, replace the mattress.
6. Disinfect the bed as described below.
Disinfect
Wipe down all surfaces with a facility-approved disinfectant, used in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. Give special attention to high-touch areas such as the
siderails, upper and under sides of siderail releases, pendants, patient controls, and
headboards.
Wood Headboard and Footboard Care
Hill-Rom wood products are prepared with a resin-based sealer, which gives resistance to
abrasion, stains, fluids, and fire.
Clean the head- and footboards with a soft cloth dampened with a suitable solution,
followed by use of a dry cloth. Use diluted ammonia, detergent, and bleach solutions to
clean the wood surfaces.
CAUTION:
Many disinfectant cleaners, if used in high concentrations, will soften a painted or
sealed surface. Use of some disinfectant cleaners may damage equipment.
The Centers for Disease Control recommend EPA approved disinfectants, used at the
manufacturer’s suggested dilutions or bleach at 1:100 dilution (1/4 cup to 1 gallon water)
to clean environmental surfaces.
Do not let a wet cloth lay on the wooden surfaces. Immediately wipe up any liquid spilled
on the surface to prevent possible damage to the surface.
Apply a liquid furniture polish to the wood surfaces for surface protection.