Cleaning Instructions
For Alta™ treated fabrics and different types of stains
Liquids That Are Beading Up:
- Gently blot (don’t rub) a spill immediately with a dry, clean, absorbent cloth, paper towel, or napkin.
- No rinsing needed!
Any Residual Spots Remaining:
- Remove any excess soil or debris from the surface. Flush the soiled area liberally with warm water, then blot with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth.
- Change towel surface frequently until the spot is gone. Try to avoid brushing, which can spread the stain; keep repeating the process until the spot has been removed.
- Repeat by rinsing with warm water and then blotting with a clean, dry cloth if needed.
- A warm water extraction machine is an excellent tool to clean soiled fabrics. Please follow the instructions on the machine for use.
- Steam cleaning can damage the fiber of the fabric and is not recommended.
Difficult or Stubborn Stains:
- Follow steps 1 & 2 first, then, using 2-3 drops of a mild dishwashing detergent with a cup of water, apply to the stained area.
- Gently work the solution into the area, wait a minute, and blot the spot with a clean, dry, absorbent cloth. Repeat until the spot has been completely removed.
- After cleaning, be sure to rinse thoroughly with warm water and blot to remove any soap residue.
- Any remaining soap not rinsed away in the fabric can cause a recurring stain.
- Still have a problem? Call the experts at Applied Textiles for help with any textile cleaning challenge.
Laundering Instructions:
- Alta™ is successful in cool and warm temperatures. Extremely hot temperatures can be harmful to the fabric.
- Do not use harsh detergents or solvents
- Do not use fabric softeners
- Do not use cleaners containing oxidizers
- Let air dry or tumble dry at a low-temperature setting
- Ironing may be used if necessary
Approved Cleaning Agents
Alta™ has been tested against 40-50 different cleaners across the three categories of cleaning chemicals used in medical facilities (Peroxides, Bleach, and Quaternary cleaners). Alta™ has been resistant to all these cleaners and is effective. We also have a remarkable record of no field failures in these facilities. Alta™ is durable to the following cleaners.
| Virox RTU Wipes |
Cavi wipes XL |
| Virex II 256 |
Sani-cloth Wipes |
| Oxivir TB |
Wexcide 128 |
| Oxycide (Eco lab) |
Oasis 146 ( Eco lab) |
| TB Disinfectant (Ecco lab) |
Isopropyl Alcohol |
| 10% bleach |
20% Bleach |
| 409 |
Zout |
| Hand sanitizer |
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Notes:
*Fabrics are usually supplied with cleaning instructions that are not easy to manage. Please avoid any cleaners that the supplier does not recommend. Example: Using bleach on a non-bleach cleanable fabric. Alta™ repellency technology will allow you to clean fabric effectively by using steps 1 and 2, and will minimize the risk of using any cleaners.
These instructions should not replace the cleaning instructions accompanying the fabric. Always follow your fabric’s recommended care instructions and use them alongside the above instructions.