Hygiene and maintenance

💡The most common  infectious diseases usually transmitted by close contact with the saliva or nasal secretions from an infected individual are influenza, strep throat, pink eye, and meningitis. Because of the enclosed nature of headsets, they can become quite warm causing the user to sweat. This can be exacerbated if the user is asked to move around while training.

To sterilize the equipment and prepare them for the next trainee:

Use nitrile gloves while cleaning the equipment. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly between cleanings.
Clean the headset, controllers, headphones and other elements that have been touched with non-alcohol, non-abrasive, anti-bacterial wipes. When using these products, wet the surface until it is visibly wet. Additionally, wipe the Silicone Mask Pad with alcoholic wipes every 10 – 15 users. The residue from alcoholic wipes can be a bit harsh on some people’s skin.
Wipe the lenses using a microfiber cloth, the same kind you would use to clean glasses or a computer screen. Dab the cloth into water or soapy water, when necessary. Alternatively, you can use LensPen to clean the headset’s lenses.
Ensure that the VR equipment is completely dry after cleaning before the next use. Use a dry microfibre cloth (but not the same one used to wipe lenses, as alcohol can damage lenses) to remove any wetness or residue from the headset and controllers.
Store away the headset in its case and make sure to use the lens protection pad.

⚠️ WARNING: Alcohol-based wipes and cleaners are not recommended for use on the lenses. The lenses can be damaged by alcohol, so users should opt to use a dry microfibre cloth instead. If a smudge is being stubborn, users can dab a small amount of water on the cloth as well, but alcohol should not be used on lenses at all