Clean your brushes with a mild detergent, rinse thoroughly with clean water, dab dry, and then proceed with disinfection. This step removes product residue, oils, and debris that could reduce the disinfectant’s effectiveness.

Our brushes can be cleaned with mild detergents in ultrasonic cleaners, which can provide an additional level of debris removal before the required disinfection process.

Effective disinfection requires complete submersion of the brush fibres. Spraying or wiping alone will not achieve adequate penetration between fibres and will not result in reliable disinfection.

When disinfecting, use an intermediate or high level disinfectant with validated efficacy, following the manufacturer’s instructions for dilution, contact time, and intended use.

Our brushes are made from high performance materials selected to withstand immersion in clinical grade disinfectants when used as directed. Suitable disinfectant categories include:

• Quaternary ammonium compounds (used for intermediate-level disinfection)
• Alcohol-based solutions (used for intermediate-level disinfection)
• Hypochlorous acid† (formulation dependent)
• Peracetic acid-based disinfectants† (when used in validated high-level disinfection systems)

Not all disinfectants are equal. Only products specifically formulated and labelled for use on reusable instruments should be used.

† Oxidising disinfectants, such as peracetic acid and hypochlorous acid, must be used with care. Stabilised or instrument-compatible formulations are recommended. Due to their reactive nature, concentration and exposure time must strictly follow manufacturer guidance.

All disinfectants must be thoroughly rinsed from the brush following immersion.

Compatibility is dependent on formulation, concentration, and conditions of use. Always refer to the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions for validated use on comparable materials and instruments.

After rinsing brushes with clean water to remove any residue, dab them with a clean paper towel before leaving them to air dry completely in a well ventilated area. Lay your brush on its side to dry. Its curved profile naturally positions the fibres downwards towards the paper towel, allowing water to drain freely from the ferrule and promoting thorough drying.

Residual water can promote bacterial and fungal growth. Disinfectants kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses on contact but provide no lasting protection, especially in humid environments.

If storing your brushes for long periods, disinfect them first and ensure they are completely dry before placing them in a dry storage area.

Our fibres inserts are ultrasonic and autoclave compatible.

Before autoclaving, ensure each fibre insert is thoroughly cleaned and free from all visible residue. If more vigorous cleaning is required, keep the fibre insert supported within its handle before removing it for a final gentle clean and rinse. Alternatively, fibre inserts may be cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner.

Autoclave using a wrapped steam cycle only. Avoid unwrapped, fast, or dry cycles. Always refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines when autoclaving different materials, this is standardised at 121°C (250°F) for plastics. The specified autoclave settings for plastics apply only to our fibre inserts, not to their handles.

Fibre inserts may appear slightly compressed while enclosed within the autoclave pouch, much as they do upon arrival. This is entirely normal, does not affect performance, and the fibres will naturally return to their original form once reinserted into their handles.

Avoid exposure to acetone, bleach, or other chemicals known to degrade materials. Do not use detergents or disinfectants consecutively without thoroughly rinsing the product with clean running water between applications. Refrain from combining chemical disinfectants or solutions, including any form of cross contamination. Additionally, avoid autoclave settings not recommended for use with plastics, including fast and dry cycles. The correct autoclave settings for plastics apply only to our brush fibres, not their handles.