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A. Disassembly 5. Clean and sanitize all the parts previously
removed from the respirator.
Respirators cannot simply be immersed in
cleaning solutions. Before cleaning and sanitiz- 6. Wipe the respirator and all its components
ing, remove the following parts from the with a cloth to remove any remaining water.
facepiece:
When a large number of respirators must be
1. Filters cleaned, a commercial clothes washer and dryer
can be used if they have been modified to hold
2. Speaking diaphragms the facepieces in a fixed position.
3. Valve assemblies C. Cleaning and Sanitizing Solutions
4. Elastic straps Use cleaning and sanitizing solutions as
follows:
5. Corrugated breathing tube
1. Use any good detergent to clean a respirator
6. Gaskets or use specifically designed cleaners or sani-
tizers (a class of liquid chemical germicides
7. Any other parts recommended having surfactant action). A sanitizer is often a
by the manufacturer quaternary ammonium compound.
B. Cleaning and Sanitizing 2. Follow the instructions on the sanitizer
label for immersion times.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning and sanitizing respirators, especially 3. Rinse the cleaned and disinfected respirators
with regard to maximum temperatures. These thoroughly in clean water at the manufacturer’s
steps are generally as follows: recommended temperature to remove all traces
of detergent and sanitizer. This step is very im-
1. Wash the respirator in warm water contain- portant to prevent dermatitis in respirator users.
ing a mild detergent at the temperature recom-
mended by the manufacturer. A combination D. Loose-Fitting PAPRS
cleaner/sanitizer solution can also be used (see
the following subsection, Cleaning and Sanitizing To clean loose-fitting PAPRs, remove the
Solutions). NEVER use an organic solvent to hood or helmet from the respirator and clean
clean a respirator. with a detergent solution. Clean the suspen-
sion inside the head gear in a similar fashion.
2. The elastic straps are cleaned by using a Clean and sanitize the protective face shield.
bristle brush and mild detergent.
Repairepair
R
3. If a cleaner/sanitizer solution has not been
used, sanitize and rinse the respirator in clean
water. Use the manufacturers’ recommended Repair respirators as follows:
temperature.
1. Inspect the respirator and all its parts.
4. Drain water from the respirator and allow it
to air-dry in a clean and sanitary location. 2. Replace defective parts with parts designed
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