If you clean and disinfect your QuickTalker Freestyle often, it’ll work like a charm and keep the germs off. Follow these steps to clean off the dirt first, then disinfect.
Before You Begin
Gather these supplies:
- Protective gloves (plus a fresh pair for disinfecting)
- Safety glasses
- Cotton swabs
- Two clean towels, preferably microfiber
- Cleaning spray or wipes for electronics
- Disinfectant wipes or spray
- Liquid glass cleaner for touchscreens – lens wipes work too!
Clean Your Device
Note: Do not remove the protective case during this process.
- Put on your protective gloves and safety glasses.
- Turn off the device by pressing and holding the power button.
- Remove any large chunks of dirt or debris stuck to the device.
- Wipe down the device with a towel and electronic cleaner, or electronic wipes.
- Dip a cotton swab in cleaner, then use it to clean any tight spots the wipes couldn’t reach.
- Let the device dry completely.
Disinfect Your Device
- Change into a fresh pair of gloves, so no dirt gets back onto the device.
- Ensure the device is still off.
- Wipe surfaces with a fresh towel and disinfectant spray or disinfectant wipes.
- Leave the surfaces wet for at least four minutes. The disinfectant only works while it stays wet.
- Dip a cotton swab in disinfectant, then use it on any tight spots the towel or wipes couldn’t reach.
- Keep those spots wet for at least four minutes.
- Let the device air dry completely before using it.
- Wipe the touchscreen with liquid glass cleaner to remove any smudges.
Still Stuck?
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For technical issues related to QuickTalker Freestyle or assistive technology products.