Disinfecting your copier?
Make sure you're doing it correctly!
It's important to keep high traffic areas of the office clean, especially your copiers. We've compiled a list of cleaning tips to help you keep your copiers germ and water damage-free. You can also hang these helpful cleaning infographics from Toshiba, Xerox, and Ricoh near your copier.
Cleaning Dos
✓ Use an alcohol-based cleaner with at least 70% concentration.
✓ Turn off machines before cleaning to avoid malfunctions.
✓ Spray cleaner onto a clean soft cloth and use it to wipe the machine.
✓ Wipe surfaces gently to avoid cracking screens or damaging buttons.
✓ Consider getting a touchscreen stylus for printer touch screens to reduce touching
Cleaning Don'ts
✗ Never attempt to clean the original glass or scanning area with alcohol
✗ Do not use ammonia-based or chlorine-based cleaners.
✗ Do not apply liquids directly to devices.
✗ Do not over-saturate the cleaning cloth. Dripping/soaking cloths can damage your machine.
✗ Don't use abrasive cleaners or cleaning materials (scrub brushes, scouring pads etc.)