You can make the most of your new SkinMatch product by ensuring you clean and
maintain it correctly. This leaflet contains guidance on how to keep your device
looking smart for as long as possible.
Our products are manufactured from ‘medical grade’ silicone which remains inert
when placed in contact with human tissue. However, to ensure that there are no
adverse skin reactions due to the buildup of perspiration, dust, soil, creams or soaps,
it is vital that proper hygiene practices are followed. If any mild skin reaction develops
due to wearing a silicone cosmesis, ask your GP or prosthetist for advice.
Cleaning instructions
Introduction
Our recommended cleaning and maintenance procedure is dependent on the type
of cosmesis you have:
Cosmesis in direct contact with your skin
Always wash your silicone cosmesis at least once a day with a mild
anti-bacterial soap in warm water. Rinse several times with clean water
to ensure that there is no soap residue on the silicone, and then dry the
product thoroughly with a clean towel. You may use a soft toothbrush
to remove dirt, but never use household cleaning chemicals.
Cosmesis without direct skin contact
Wash down in warm soapy water at least once a week, keeping the
product upright to stop water from running into the prosthetic
mechanism. If the cosmesis is soiled, you may soak it in warm, soapy
water for up to 5 minutes, and then remove the dirt by lightly brushing
with a soft toothbrush. You should never use household cleaning
chemicals to clean the cosmesis as they could damage the silicone
material properties and visual surface finish.
Partial Feet
We recommend that you immerse partial feet in clean boiled water
poured from a kettle, without addition of detergents or soap, and
leave to stand for 6-7 minutes. However, partial feet with any type of
foam inserts should instead be soaked in, and cleaned with, warm
soapy water using a mild anti-bacterial detergent.
If in doubt about how to clean your cosmesis, please consult your prosthetist.
