Concentrates and ready-to-use solutions for safe instrument disinfection

Instrument cleaning and care in the field of podiatry is highly important. In order to be able to guarantee effective and safe treatment of your patients, professional cleaning and care of all instruments and drills used is necessary. Not only does this minimise the risk of infection, but thanks to the correct care of instruments and consumables, the service life of the instruments and their usability and functionality are also extended.

Proper cleaning and care of podiatric drills and instruments

Most instruments used in podological treatments are made of stainless steel or different, similarly robust and insensitive materials, for example plastic or silicone. What they all have in common is that they can be cleaned easily and hygienically.

Depending on the respective material properties, different aids and products are used for instrument cleaning and consumable care. Adherence to a specific hygiene routine, i.e. a fixed sequence of different cleaning or care steps, has top priority with you. Correct cleaning and disinfection not only optimises the durability and service life of the instruments, but also the safety of the personnel being treated and the practitioners.

An initial basic cleaning removes coarse soiling

The first step in instrument cleaning is the removal of dirt, dust, skin particles and other contaminants. A special instrument brush can be used for this purpose, for example. The soft, long bristles of the brush are ideal for adapting to the type of drill being cleaned and reliably remove loose dirt. Be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment, protective gloves, along with mouth and nose protection, to keep the risk of potential infection as low as possible.

You can pre-clean your instruments without the aid of special cleaning agents when you can also use a suitable product. When brushing your instruments or drills, always work away from your body. Do not use pointed or sharp-edged objects as these can damage the instruments.

Further reprocessing of instruments

Depending on the risk classification of an instrument, the pre-cleaning is followed by the individual reprocessing of the instruments with the appropriate cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation processes, which are geared to the further treatment. A distinction can be made between manual and mechanical reprocessing. The ultrasonic bath can have been used for manual reprocessing and is filled with a cleaning and disinfecting solution. Thanks to the ultrasonic waves, soiling is dissolved and the exposure time of the disinfectant is shortened (please observe the information on the label). After thorough rinsing under running tap water, the instruments can then be dried with disposable cloths.

However, machine reprocessing is preferable to manual cleaning because of the better and safer cleaning result. An important aid with you is the washer-disinfector (WD), which includes both cleaning and disinfection and drying. The autoclave, a steam steriliser with subsequent drying, or the hot-air steriliser, which kills germs and microorganisms with dry hot air, are then suitable for sterilising the instruments.

Protects, lubricates and cares: Instrument care oil as a practical addition to your cleaning routine

Another important component of instrument care is the regular application of care oil. Care oil protects podological instruments from moisture and prevents corrosion and rust. Be sure to use only oils that are specifically conjured up for use in podiatry. These are usually odourless and contain no harmful substances, which makes them physiologically harmless and environmentally compatible. Yet a special instrument care oil guarantees an unrestricted sterilisation effect, thanks to which the disinfection of the drills is not affected by the oil.

Because safety first: Regular maintenance of podiatry instruments and drills

In addition to using consumables for care and cleaning, it is also important that podiatric drills and instruments are serviced regularly. During maintenance, defects or signs of wear and tear can be discovered early and repaired before they lead to large problems. You can then make your daily work life even safer and more efficient and offer your clients optimum treatment results.

Regular maintenance of Podiatry Drills and instruments can prolong their life and help with you to receive functionalities. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations. As a general rule, podiatric instruments should never be subjected to excessive pressure or wide variations in temperature and humidity. It is also not advisable to store them in direct contact with other instruments, as this can lead to scratches or other damage.

It is best to inspect your instruments thoroughly for damage or signs of wear after each cleaning. You can then ensure that the drill is in total working order and achieving optimum results before the next application.