Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Video – How to clean a face shield
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Australian Government Department of Health, explains how to clean and disinfect reusable face shields.
Hi, I’m Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Australian Government Department of Health.
To clean and disinfect a reusable shield you can either choose to clean your own shield or disinfect multiple shields at the same time.
You can use:
- a household, commercial or hospital-grade disinfectant detergent solution, or
- a disinfectant wipe.
Disinfectants containing household bleach or greater than 70% alcohol are suitable for use.
For the purposes of this video we will be demonstrating using a wipe when disinfecting one shield and using a detergent solution for multiple shields.
If you choose to disinfect your own shield:
- Ensure you are wearing PPE.
- Carefully wipe the inside using a clean cloth with a detergent solution or a wipe.
- Then wipe the straps and the outside of the shield.
- Wipe the face shield with clean water to remove residue if you used a detergent solution.
- Dry the shield and store in a dry location.
If you choose to disinfect multiple face shields:
- Ensure you are wearing PPE.
- Carefully wipe the inside using a clean cloth with a detergent solution or a wipe.
- Then wipe the straps and the outside of the shield.
- Wipe the face shield with clean water to remove residue if you used a detergent solution.
- Dry the shield and store in a dry location.
Face shields can be kept on for as long as they remain intact, and should be replaced when they are scratched.
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer for the Australian Government Department of Health, explains how to clean and disinfect reusable face shields.