Summary of Recommendations for Disinfecting and Cleaning Motorola Soluitons Radios and Accessories in a Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19)
In a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Motorola Solutions and our company recommend that the list of recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting MOTOROLA brand radios and accessories in this article be applied based on our current understanding of radio hygiene. According to health authorities, removing germs, dirt and contaminants from surfaces reduces the risk of spreading infection. By using approved, certified chemical disinfectants, you can kill germs that may remain on surfaces after cleaning, further reducing the risk of spreading an infectious disease.
Disinfection:
- Apply a 0.5% aqueous detergent solution with a cloth, then use a stiff non-metallic brush with short bristles to remove any flaking contaminants away from the unit. Use a soft, lint-free absorbent cloth or napkin to remove the solution and dry the unit.
- Make sure that no solution is left near connectors, cracks, or crevices.
- You can sanitize the device by wiping them with over-the-counter isopropyl alcohol (medical alcohol).
- When cleaning with isopropyl alcohol, never apply the alcohol directly to the device. It should be applied with a cloth, which is then used to wipe the unit.
- Exposure to certain chemicals and their vapors can have a detrimental effect on plastics and metal coatings.
Do not use bleach, solvents, or cleaning sprays to clean or disinfect the device.
WARNING:
Motorola Solutions, Inc.and ALLIS LLC cannot and has not determined whether any particular cleaning product is effective in removing certain foreign matter (including viruses) from the device, nor whether any disinfectant will remove all germs or viruses. However, the above cleaning agents, disinfectants and processes have been approved for use by Motorola Solutions, Inc. due to their less wear and tear and impact on the physical device. Refer to the chemical manufacturer's documentation for the effectiveness of cleaning agents. as for foreign substances (e.g., viruses).