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Wheelchairs that are used on a daily basis should be cleaned about once per month. This may be necessary more often for those who are incontinent. By keeping a wheelchair clean, odors will not absorb into the fabric and dirt and grime will not build up on the chair. Individuals who work in convalescent homes should regularly clean the wheelchairs that belong to residents. Harmful bacteria can grown when food is spilled and not removed promptly. This article will provide two quick and easy suggestions for cleaning wheelchairs.
Traditional WheelchairMost homes usually have a walk-in shower or bathtub with a shower, which may be used to clean folding wheelchairs that have no motor or cloth seats. Cloth seats may simply be removed before cleaning. Place the wheelchair in the shower with only hot water running and allow the water to run for about 2 minutes. After this time, use a washcloth or non-abrasive scrubbing brush and scrub the chair with a mixture of 1 gallon of water and 6 tablespoons of laundry or dish detergent. Clean the wheels well with the scrub brush; also be sure to scrub any clustered metal areas that are hard to reach without the brush. After the chair has been scrubbed, rinse it under the shower.
Motorized WheelchairMotorized wheelchairs are one of the most common choices today. These chairs are a bit more difficult to clean, as they may not be placed under running water. To clean a motorized chair, first remove the seat pad. Mix 1/4 cup of TSP powder, 1/4 cup of oxygen wash and 1 gallon of hot water. Using a soft-bristle scrub brush, dip the brush in the mixture and scrub each area of the cushion thoroughly. Be careful not to soak the pad through; after cleaning, place it in front of a fan to dry. Spray the metal components of the chair with Simple Green and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. After this time, scrub all areas, including the wheels. It is important to thoroughly clean the areas such as the arm rests and hand gears. Allow the chair to dry before replacing the seat pad.
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