Cleaning and disinfection - What products can I use?

While the risk of infection from CPR manikin training is very low, it can be further minimized by using proper additional cleaning and disinfection procedures. 

When looking at disinfection between students for CPR classes, here's a video on how to decontaminate your equipment. It's also always important to refer to the CDC's disinfection recommendations.

The CDC recommends that you look up your cleaning product here to see if it is recommended by the EPA (US Environmental Protective Agency) for killing the Coronavirus and more. If the product is listed there, it is approved by the EPA. Watch this short video to understand how the List N works

Wiping down the manikin with either Clorox®-type disinfecting wipes or a mixture of ¼ cup of non-scented liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water, a 9:1 bleach solution, or other acceptable disinfection solution, make sure you follow the directions on each specific (approved) products' recommended guidelines. 

When cleaning, we encourage you to take these steps:

1. Prepare your cleaning solution and put on your disposable latex, vinyl, or nitrile gloves. 
2. Use a "vigorous" cleaning method of the internal and external surfaces of the manikin. Take special emphasis on wiping the manikin's face, mouth, and chest. 
3. Remove any parts that need to be clean and sanitized separately and put them into a water/bleach dilution bath. 
4. Inspect your equipment while cleaning and replace any broken equipment that can provide a risk of harm or could hold additional contaminants within cracks or creases. 
5. Once the initial cleaning is done, change out your gloves and switch out your wipe/sponge/towel for clean ones. 
6. Wipe the equipment down again, this time leaving the surfaces very wet with the disinfection solution. Allow to air dry for 10-15 minutes to provide that additional protection before putting your manikins away or replacing lungs for students. 

Instructors are responsible for carefully reading and following all manufacturers’ information on what to use to keep your manikins clean and in good condition. Regarding disinfection protocols, stay up-to-date on changes by reviewing current CDC guidelines.