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BEFORE CLEANING HANDLING

• Clean parts as soon as possible after they are soiled.
• Soils are more difficult to remove if they are allowed to dry and set, stored in a dirty environment or stored in a humid or corrosive environment.

AGITATION/CLEANING METHOD

• Manual cleaning: Cloth or sponge soaked in solution.
• Soak cleaning: Soak items completely in solution, until clean.
• Machine washers: Use only a low-foaming detergent.

TIME

The longer the cleaning time, the more thorough the cleaning.
Cleaning time can be accelerated by increased agitation, temperature,
and by the use of a more aggressive detergent.

Heat

In general, higher-temperature cleaning solutions result in better cleaning. The cleaning speed doubles with every increase of 20 ̊F (10 ̊C)

ORIENTATION

Place items to maximize surface-contact with the detergent solution.
Avoid stacking items against each other

CLEANER

The detergent should match the cleaning method, the surface, and
types of soils being cleaned.
Detergents should be manufactured according to appropriate quality-
control procedures and should be economical to use.

AFTER CLEANING HANDLING

Establish a clean storage place to maintain cleanliness.

RINSING

Use room temperature, warm, or hot tap water. For large or vertical
surfaces, rinse thoroughly with clean water soaked cloth.
In machine cleaning, after washing there should be at least three rinse
cycles.

DRYING

Physically remove rinse water or use evaporation.
Wiping a surface dry will eliminate the rinse water before it has a
chance to evaporate; this helps prevent water spots and possible
corrosion. Letting surfaces air dry can cause water spots.