Care and Cleaning
X-Ray Radiation Protection Apparel
Cleaning
Protective aprons should never be machine laundered, dry cleaned or autoclaved.
To spot clean the surface of an apron:
➤ Use a soft bristle brush and a mild soap solution such as a hand soap or laundry detergent.
➤ Never use bleach or solvents (mineral spirits, paint thinner, etc.) to clean an apron as they may damage the interior lining and compromise the protective properties of the apron.
Don’t fold, crease, drape, or sit down tightly on your X-Ray protection aprons. We strongly recommend that our aprons are safely hung on a lead apron rack, hanger or equivalent storage unit.
- It’s recommended that X-Ray protection aprons are to be checked fluoroscopically at least once a year to uphold standard performance.
- Checking X-Ray protection aprons as often as possible is always best practice, the slightest crack can render the apron damaged.
Each apron that contains hazard elements must be properly disposed. You can do this by contacting a disposal service who can properly discard hazard material. Hazardous-waste carriers and certain handling companies have pick-up or drop-off services for unwanted aprons.
In a medical setting, it’s easy for protective apparel to get dirty. If your X-Ray protection apron is dirty from blood or other bodily fluids, you should clean it as soon as possible.
Protective aprons should never be machine laundered, dry cleaned or autoclaved.
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➤ To spot clean the surface of an apron:
Use a soft bristle brush and a mild soap solution such as a hand soap or laundry detergent.
Never use bleach or solvents (mineral spirits, paint thinner, etc.) to clean an apron as they may damage the interior lining and compromise the protective properties of the apron.
Don’t fold, crease, drape, or sit down tightly on your X-Ray protection aprons. We strongly recommend that our aprons are safely hung on a lead apron rack, hanger or equivalent storage unit.
It’s recommended that X-Ray protection aprons are to be checked fluoroscopically at least once a year to uphold standard performance. Checking X-Ray protection aprons as often as possible is always best practice, the slightest crack can render the apron damaged.
Each apron that contains hazard elements must be properly disposed. You can do this by contacting a disposal service who can properly discard hazard material. Hazardous-waste carriers and certain handling companies have pick-up or drop-off services for unwanted aprons.