How to clean and protect touch screens during the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak?

The sudden worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all sectors of the world. Its complex mode of transmission has caused everyone to rethink our daily lives and hygiene practices. Although the virus is primarily transmitted from person to person, it is also possible that a person can contract the virus by touching a contaminated surface or object and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. An article in the New England Journal of Medicine states that the new coronavirus can survive for up to a few days on plastic, stainless steel, glass, and wood surfaces, however, it can survive for up to three hours in the air. Now, more than ever, it is important to clean and protect everything.

As the push to resume work and factories is underway, cleaning and protection of industrial automation projects and touch electronics used in the field also seem essential. For the automation site in the essential human-computer interaction hardware, industrial touch panel PC or industrial touch display products only follow the correct cleaning and protection methods, the touch screen can avoid damage. Here, BaoBao combines some of the characteristics of the new coronavirus and outlines some useful advice on how to clean our industrial touch products and whether cleaners can be used safely to prevent the spread of the virus and protect staff and visitors from infection and contamination.

Preparation

● To prepare the cleaning product, make sure the tablet or touchscreen is not running and not connected to power in any way.

● We recommend using industrial-grade paper towels that are stable when wet and will not leave lint, fluff, or confetti.

● Please use a spray bottle to atomize the disinfectant solution into a thin layer. We recommend using 70% isopropyl alcohol for disinfection. Avoid using highly concentrated alcohol (greater than 70% concentration), undiluted bleach, or ammonia solutions as they may cause discoloration.

● When disinfecting equipment, wear silicone gloves and a mask to avoid cross-contamination.

● Do not forget to wash your hands with water and soap both before and after wearing gloves.

Cleaning and disinfection

● Spray the tablet or monitor from all sides, then wipe the solution with a paper towel, especially at the edges and corners.

● Do not allow liquid to get inside the device or spray the tablet or monitor directly. Do not reuse the paper towel for the next device to avoid cross-contamination.

● Let the device sit for more than half an hour to allow the alcohol residue to evaporate before using the device again.

● Dispose of used masks, towels and gloves properly as medical waste.

Finally, BaoBao hopes that everyone is healthy and safe.