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APRON CARE BASICS
INSPECTION
CLEANING
+ Inspect your products upon receipt to ensure protective
+ Regularly wipe down your garments between uses.
material is free of defects. Notifications of defects are
required within 14 days.
+ Use a damp cloth and mild dishwashing detergent to
spot clean as needed.
+ Annual inspections are recommended; tears and holes
located within eight inches of the vertical center line are
critical and should be evaluated by your Health Physicist
department.
+ All other holes in your protective material should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent unnecessary
exposure.
+ For deeper cleaning, use a soft-bristled brush,
such as a soft toothbrush, to remove debris
from woven fabrics.
+ Allow the garment to air dry completely before storing
or using it.
FREQUENCY
+ Products with tears or holes that exceed your facility’s
+ Periodically clean and sanitize the entire apron between
acceptance criteria should be removed from service.
uses. For high-use aprons, this may be daily; for others,
weekly or as needed.
+ Buckle and fasten the straps to test for proper coverage.
+ Use a professional cleaning service at least once a year
+ Broken or damaged features that prohibit the correct
positioning of the product should be repaired, or the
apron removed from service.
for thorough disinfection and odor reduction.
PRECAUTIONS
+ Do not soak or submerge in water.
+ Do not use in washers or dryers.
REPAIR
+ We take great pride in the quality of our products
and their ability to stand up to the demands of the
clinical environment. Sometimes accidents happen and
circumstances can change. We are here to help keep
your aprons in working condition and offer a wide range
of repair and alteration services to Burlington products.
+ Do not autoclave.
+ Do not iron.
+ Do not dry-clean.
+ Avoid harsh cleaning agents.
+ Repairs and alterations are made on aprons
manufactured by Burlington Medical only. Repairs are
made on aprons that are no more than 5 years old. If
repairs are a warranty issue related to a manufacturer’s
defect, there will be no charge.
STORAGE
+ To maintain the integrity of your radiation protection
+ Alterations are offered free of charge on tailored aprons
within the first 60 days of purchase.
DISPOSAL
+ The protective material used in radiation protection
aprons and accessories contains heavy metals that
attenuate scatter radiation and help keep you from the
detrimental effects of radiation exposure. Unfortunately,
those same heavy metals are not very friendly to the
environment and should, therefore, be handled properly
when they are no longer in use.
+ Check your state regulations regarding the disposal
apron, avoid folding or creasing whenever possible. While
our Xenolite® material offers exceptional durability and
elasticity, we recommend hanging aprons to ensure
optimal preservation of both internal and external
components. Like a shirt, folding is possible, but hanging
ensures optimal condition and appearance retention.
+ Hang aprons by the shoulders. Hang kilts and skirts by
the straps.
+ Roll aprons rather than folding them.
+ When transporting, roll aprons and store them in an
apron bag with a protective tube.
+ Avoid storing aprons in extreme heat, cold, or high
humidity.
of lead and other heavy metals to determine what
guidelines you should follow.
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